JOB DETAILS

Underwriter-Retail Health

CompanyACKO
LocationBengaluru
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 31, 2026
About The Company
ACKO is the protection destination for over 200 million tech-savvy families across India, protecting their families, assets and money. Launched in 2016, we set out to solve real-world problems with technology, starting with insurance and in the process, we’ve meaningfully redefined the category. As a customer-first company, we believe insurance should be simple, fair and hassle-free. That’s why we pioneered the D2C model in India, empowering customers with zero commission, zero paperwork, instant renewals, same-day claim settlements and app-based claim updates. From auto and health insurance to embedded, bite-sized coverages, ACKO is built for the digital age, where protection is just a click away. Backed by top investors like General Atlantic, Multiples Private Equity, Accel, and Amazon, we’ve raised over $450 million, grown at 88% CAGR in four years, served 75+ million customers, and issued ~900 million policies. And we’re just getting started! Check us out at www.acko.com
About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Core Medical Underwriter (CMU) who blends strong clinical risk assessment with exceptional call quality. The CMU serves as the final medical decision authority for health insurance cases requiring clinical evaluation, interpreting specialized cardiac tests, and directly engaging with customers to explain underwriting outcomes with empathy and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

·       Medical Underwriting:  Evaluate health applications, customer medical history, and clinical documentation to perform comprehensive medical risk assessments.

·       Case Decisioning:  Review cases post-PPMC and determine underwriting outcomes including standard acceptance, loading, exclusions, postponement, or decline.

·       Cardiac Interpretation:  Demonstrate specialized capability in interpreting advanced cardiac investigations, including ECG, 2D Echo, and TMT.

·       Customer Calling & Quality:  Conduct high-quality Tele-Medical Evaluations (Tele-MER) and clearly explain complex reproposals, loadings, or requirements to customers.

·       Compliance & Service:  Maintain high standards of documentation accuracy, ensure strict compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines, and deliver choices within SLAs.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

·       MBBS / BDS degree from a recognized medical institution with valid Medical Council registration.

·       Minimum 3 years of experience in health insurance underwriting, clinical risk assessment, or medical adjudication.

·       Proven mastery in evaluating laboratory reports and specialized diagnostic profiles (specifically ECG, 2D Echo, and TMT).

·       Excellent verbal communication, customer-centric call handling qualities, and active listening skills.

·       High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, digital-native environment.

Key Skills
Medical UnderwritingClinical Risk AssessmentMedical AdjudicationCardiac InterpretationECG2D EchoTMTTele-Medical EvaluationCustomer CommunicationDocumentation AccuracyRegulatory ComplianceProblem-solvingAttention to detail
Categories
HealthcareFinance & AccountingCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Core Medical Underwriter is responsible for evaluating health insurance applications and performing comprehensive medical risk assessments. They also conduct tele-medical evaluations and provide clear explanations of underwriting outcomes to customers.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
1726
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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