Medical Underwriter

  • Sanderson Recruitment Plc
  • Bristol, Somerset
  • Sep 03, 2025
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Underwriter
Day Rate: £200 - £250 per day (payable to the contractor via chosen umbrella company)
Contract: 6 months (minimum)
Location: Remote

Are you an experienced Medical Underwriter looking for your next contract opportunity? Our client is seeking a highly skilled professional to join their team for a minimum of 6 months, with the potential for this to be longer. They are also offering remote working and a competitive day rate of £200 - £250 per day (inside IR35).

This role will need to operate through an Umbrella company, and all employer, employee tax and NI will be deducted from the rate.

The Role

As a Medical Underwriter, you will play a key role in providing expert medical underwriting across Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection products. This contract is primarily focused on backfilling attrition while also supporting the company's continued business growth. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the company has the capacity to meet increasing demand and maintain a high-quality service for their clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver accurate and timely underwriting across multiple protection products, including Life, Critical Illness and Income Protection products.
  • Support business continuity by backfilling critical underwriting capacity.
  • Contribute to business growth by ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to drive high-quality underwriting outcomes.

Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience as a Medical Underwriter or in a similar underwriting role.
  • Strong communication skills, with confidence in face-to-face discussions and the ability to challenge constructively.
  • Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a track record of delivering practical results.
  • Highly adaptable, responsive, and able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Underwriter seeking a flexible, remote role with competitive pay. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make an immediate impact, this contract could be the perfect fit.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Medical Underwriter.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.