Head of Medical Underwriting
Vitality, Head of Medical Underwriting, Bournemouth or London/ Remote (+ Bournemouth 2 days a week), GBPCompetitive plus bonus and benefits
We're the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m+ UK members and more than 25m globally, we're out to make the world a healthier, happier place.
That applies as much to our people as it does to our members. So, as well as a highly competitive pay package, you'll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on–site health checks; annual flu jabs, and access to our full range of partners and rewards.
It's what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members, and good for you.
As our Head of Medical Underwriting, you'll get the benefits our members enjoy, including:
– Our award–winning private Vitality Health insurance + wellness incentive programme
– Access to The Vitality Programme – Apple Watch, Waitrose and Partners, Garmin, Champneys Spa days, half price gym memberships, Disney Store discounts to name a few!
– Personal health fund + Life Assurance
– Stakeholder Pension Plan with employer contribution
– 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to buy and sell 5 more.
– Flexible benefits package
– Internal incentives, competitions, and awards – a chance to win football and sports tickets or even be in with a chance to have a holiday of a lifetime
– A genuine opportunity to grow and establish a long–term career
Our Head of Medical Underwriting will lead and transform the medical underwriting team, as well as being a leader for the continuous improvement of the experience and value of underwriting across Vitality UK. The post holder will be expected to achieve the following objectives:
Over a 6 month horizon:
– Ensure we continue delivering on strong, challenging medical underwriting targets and performance
– Oversee the development and continuous improvement of our underwriting assets
– Spearhead improvements in the collection, use, and analysis of information and data
– Transform the visibility and effectiveness of medical underwriting collaboration
Over an 18 month horizon:
– Make pre–sales underwriting fully paperless
– Automating the adjudication of FMU and other products
– Managing the effective proactive and reactive process to update and digitise our underwriting guidelines
– Codification and enhancing visibility of our members' underwriting status
Responsibilities as our Head of Medical Underwriting:
– Take ownership of systemisation of key underwriting processes
– Develop key Management Information in respect of key performance and risk indicators
– Own the business continuity plans for the team
– Assist with the management of escalated referrals and ensure prioritisation where needed
– Represent the team on key projects
– Act as the key point of contact from other areas of the business
– Develop our teams and people
– Provide underwriting support and contribute output across all work types
– Take ownership of the Medical Underwriting audit schedule to ensure processes are working as intended
Skills and experience required to become our Head of Medical Underwriting:
Essential
– Demonstrable experience in a Medical Underwriting or similar/ transferable environment
– Experienced in delivering relevant projects and programs
– Experienced in operational management and/ or improvement
– Ability to demonstrate a clear approach to tackling the areas of focus at interview
– System proficient and able to have a strong knowledge of MS Office
– A strong degree of comfort with medical concepts and terminology
– Qualified to graduate or postgraduate level
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Working for Vitality, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best.
Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm, and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Head of Medical Underwriting, then please click 'apply' today
We're the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m+ UK members and more than 25m globally, we're out to make the world a healthier, happier place.
That applies as much to our people as it does to our members. So, as well as a highly competitive pay package, you'll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on–site health checks; annual flu jabs, and access to our full range of partners and rewards.
It's what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members, and good for you.
As our Head of Medical Underwriting, you'll get the benefits our members enjoy, including:
– Our award–winning private Vitality Health insurance + wellness incentive programme
– Access to The Vitality Programme – Apple Watch, Waitrose and Partners, Garmin, Champneys Spa days, half price gym memberships, Disney Store discounts to name a few!
– Personal health fund + Life Assurance
– Stakeholder Pension Plan with employer contribution
– 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to buy and sell 5 more.
– Flexible benefits package
– Internal incentives, competitions, and awards – a chance to win football and sports tickets or even be in with a chance to have a holiday of a lifetime
– A genuine opportunity to grow and establish a long–term career
Our Head of Medical Underwriting will lead and transform the medical underwriting team, as well as being a leader for the continuous improvement of the experience and value of underwriting across Vitality UK. The post holder will be expected to achieve the following objectives:
Over a 6 month horizon:
– Ensure we continue delivering on strong, challenging medical underwriting targets and performance
– Oversee the development and continuous improvement of our underwriting assets
– Spearhead improvements in the collection, use, and analysis of information and data
– Transform the visibility and effectiveness of medical underwriting collaboration
Over an 18 month horizon:
– Make pre–sales underwriting fully paperless
– Automating the adjudication of FMU and other products
– Managing the effective proactive and reactive process to update and digitise our underwriting guidelines
– Codification and enhancing visibility of our members' underwriting status
Responsibilities as our Head of Medical Underwriting:
– Take ownership of systemisation of key underwriting processes
– Develop key Management Information in respect of key performance and risk indicators
– Own the business continuity plans for the team
– Assist with the management of escalated referrals and ensure prioritisation where needed
– Represent the team on key projects
– Act as the key point of contact from other areas of the business
– Develop our teams and people
– Provide underwriting support and contribute output across all work types
– Take ownership of the Medical Underwriting audit schedule to ensure processes are working as intended
Skills and experience required to become our Head of Medical Underwriting:
Essential
– Demonstrable experience in a Medical Underwriting or similar/ transferable environment
– Experienced in delivering relevant projects and programs
– Experienced in operational management and/ or improvement
– Ability to demonstrate a clear approach to tackling the areas of focus at interview
– System proficient and able to have a strong knowledge of MS Office
– A strong degree of comfort with medical concepts and terminology
– Qualified to graduate or postgraduate level
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Working for Vitality, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best.
Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm, and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Head of Medical Underwriting, then please click 'apply' today
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