Life Underwriter (Fully Remote) – Harrison Holgate | Bristol, Avon

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Life Underwriter (Fully Remote) – Harrison Holgate | Bristol, Avon

Overview

Harrison Holgate is recruiting an experienced Life Underwriter to join a prestigious composite insurer recognised for its excellence in customer service and underwriting standards. This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility, career growth, and the chance to work within a supportive, high-performing team.

The position is ideal for professionals with solid UK life and protection underwriting experience who want to make fair, timely decisions while keeping customers at the heart of their work.

Key Details

  • Job Title: Life Underwriter (Fully Remote)
  • Employer: Harrison Holgate (on behalf of client)
  • Location: UK (Remote) – Bristol, Avon
  • Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum + bonus + exceptional benefits
  • Hours: Full-Time
  • Contract Type: Permanent

Role Overview

The Life Underwriter will assess and underwrite life and protection cases in line with the company’s underwriting philosophy. You’ll ensure fair and timely decisions, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Underwrite life and protection cases in line with company philosophy
  • Make fair, timely, and customer‑focused decisions
  • Analyse information and solve problems effectively
  • Clearly explain underwriting decisions to stakeholders
  • Identify and address barriers to great service, contributing to process improvements
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the business to enhance operations

Eligibility Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years’ UK life/protection underwriting experience (essential)
  • Strong technical skills across protection products
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
  • Clear communication skills for explaining decisions
  • Experience dealing with stakeholders across the business (desirable but not essential)
  • Customer‑focused mindset and collaborative approach

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (£55,000 per annum)
  • Performance bonus
  • Exceptional benefits package (health, pension, holiday allowance)
  • Fully remote working with flexibility
  • Supportive, high‑performing team environment
  • Career development opportunities within a prestigious insurer
  • Recognition and reward for your expertise

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Prestigious employer: Join a composite insurer recognised for excellence in underwriting and customer service.
  • Remote‑first flexibility: Work from anywhere in the UK while enjoying full support.
  • Career growth: Develop expertise in life and protection underwriting with clear progression opportunities.
  • Impactful role: Play an active part in improving processes and delivering customer‑focused solutions.

How to Apply

Click here to Apply. Submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your underwriting experience and customer‑focused approach.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026