Underwriter

Time Type: Full time

Posted: 8 Days Ago

End Date: November 30, 2024 (12 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR24100722

The Opportunity

Incumbent must be resourceful, independent, and a self-starter. He/She is accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of all related tasks in the New Business Underwriting Department. The incumbent is expected to meet deadlines and deliver the expected results. Any error or delay in processing will impact the company's reputation and service standard.

Responsibilities

• Ensure applications are underwritten up to conferred authority and as per the agreed TAT.
• Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with the company underwriting guidelines.
• Act as backup for other team members when needed.
• Counter-sign applications which are referred by junior underwriters.
• Involve and perform UAT and projects.
• Handle enquiries within the agreed TAT.
• Prepare reports and SOPs.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the HOD.

What Motivates You?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage, and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity, and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree holder in Science, Biomedical Science, Nursing, and at least 2 years of related working experience.
• Able to work long hours, public holidays, and weekends as required.
• Familiarity with working with AS400 systems and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of underwriting of life insurance products and awareness of regulatory changes.
• Ability to multitask in underwriting and other tasks that may have tight deadlines and ensure completion of projects.
• Willingness to work during weekends or public holidays, especially during month-end or campaign period closings to ensure submissions are processed promptly.

What Can We Offer You?

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our Commitment to You

• Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of any protected grounds.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid