Job Title:

Senior Underwriter – Contract: to cover period of maternity leave

Primary Objectives of Position:

Underwrite applications for Life, Serious Illness and Ancillary Benefits in line with Company procedures

Major Accountabilities: 

• Ensure underwriting processing is performed to company standards and procedures
• Evaluate new applications and endorsements in accordance with service levels and ensure agreed targets are met.
• Work within the limits allocated to you by the Underwriting Manager
• Refer cases to and communicate with reinsurers and Chief Medical Officer where required
• Provide advice and assistance to administration and associates as necessary
• Maintain files in accordance with company procedure
• Work within the team to meet audit and compliance standards

Major Accountabilities: 

• Experienced in life assurance industry with several years underwriting experience in Life and Serious Illness.
• Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
• Responsible, Reliable and Accountable
• Team player
• Applicable Underwriting qualification and/or QFA

 If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV at recruit@acornlife.ie, referencing the Senior Underwriting role. Alternatively you may post your CV to us at the following address, referencing the Senior Underwriting role:

Marie Kelly,
Recruitment,
Acorn Life,
St Augustine Street,
Galway.

Please note that all positions are located in the Republic of Ireland and that all applicants must have the necessary permits to work in the Republic of Ireland with immediate effect.

Acorn Life is an equal opportunities employer

Acorn Life Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

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