About The RoleTeam – Life Underwriting & ClaimsWorking Pattern - Remote/Home based or any of our Vitality offices (London, Bournemouth or Stockport). Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Expert in Life Underwriting Stakeholder Influence & Relationship Building Strategic Problem SolverWhat this role is all about: VitalityLife is looking for a standout life underwriter to play a key role in shaping and advancing our High Net Worth (HNW) proposition, strengthening our reputation for underwriting excellence and innovation. In this high‐profile opportunity, you'll bring your life underwriting expertise to assess complex cases with confidence and precision, delivering exceptional financial and medical outcomes while acting as a trusted partner to brokers and advisers to keep major cases moving. You'll work closely with reinsurers to secure successful placements, collaborate with sales teams to design tailored financial solutions, and share your knowledge across the business to build understanding of HNW underwriting. While experience in high net worth is advantageous, what's most important is a strong foundation in life underwriting, so if you've built solid experience and are ready to step into a more specialised space, we'd love to hear from you. As a senior member of the team, you'll also support and develop others, champion continuous improvement, and help evolve our proposition so VitalityLife continues to lead the market with credibility, expertise and forward‐thinking delivery. Key ActionsUnderwrite complex High Net Worth (HNW) cases to the highest financial and medical standards, ensuring accuracy, quality, and excellent client outcomes. Work with sales teams to develop tailored financial underwriting solutions for key clients and unique case requirements. Educate and upskill internal sales teams on the HNW underwriting process to ensure consistency, understanding, and strong case management. Identify opportunities to enhance and evolve the HNW underwriting proposition, helping shape a market‐leading offering. A solutions‐focused mindset with the ability to tackle complex problems and think creatively about risk. Proven ability to mentor others and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and development. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the organisational skills required to manage high‐value cases with precision. Bonus Schemes – A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performanceA pension of up to 12%– We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salaryOur award-winning Vitality health insurance – With its own set of rewards and benefitsLife Assurance – Four times annual salaryThese are just some of the many perks that we offer! Great career opportunities! Help you to be the healthiest you've ever beenCreate an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best selfGive you flexibility on how, where and when you workHelp you advance your career by playing you to your strengthsGive you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to beGive you the space to try, fail and learnProvide a healthy balance of challenge and supportRecognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefitsBe there for you when you need usProvide opportunities for you to be a force for good in societyWe commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy. Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferencesDiversity & InclusionAt Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. LI-HybridIf we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible. All LocationsRemote/Home Based (UK)All Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryCompetitive + Bonus + BenefitsContract TypePermanentFunctionUnderwriting & PricingExternal Advertising End DateClosing Date:03 Sep 2026
HNW / Private Client Underwriter in Stockport employer: Vitality
Vitality is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous pension scheme and award-winning health insurance. Join us in our London office and be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to making a positive impact on society.
