Life and Service UW Director
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Bournemouth or London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Underwriting
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SKILLS
Leadership
Underwriting
Insurance
Sales
Finance
Mentorship
Business Strategy
FULL DESCRIPTION
Life and Service UW Director – 28884
The Life Underwriting Director will play a pivotal role in managing and driving transformational change across their underwriting processes
Ref: 28884
Location: Hybrid (Bournemouth or London)
Category: Underwriting
Type: Permanent
Overview
Key Duties (Including but not limited to):
- Define the strategy and plan for Life Adviser Service Operations in alignment with the overall business strategy and goals
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for team members
- Create a high-performance culture where people have the freedom and desire to develop and aspirations to over achieve.
- Drive and implement transformational change initiatives to optimize underwriting & service processes
Qualifications required:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
Experience required:
- Evidence of working at senior levels and sales teams
- Private Medical, Life or Insurance experience
- Excellent leadership attributes
- Substantial experience in life underwriting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
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