Manager - Underwriting

Job Purpose

You are required to provide underwriting support for all product lines in New Business Underwriting.

The Job

• Underwrite new applications for life, accident & health, disability income and long term care proposals
• Countersign and provide guidance to junior underwriters
• Provide underwriting advice & support for financial planners through e-booking, emails, phone calls and NBU counter
• Provide critical liaison and build strong business relationship between NBU and distribution channels
• Ensure all department KPIs are achieved
• Conduct underwriting training for distribution channels
• Project management, e.g. reviewing underwriting guidelines, review & streamline work processes to support business operations
• Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.
• Highlights any potential concerns/ risks and proactively shares best risk management practices.

Our Requirements

• Degree with at least 5 years’ experience in underwriting Life, Accident and Health risk
• Non-degree holders who have relevant experience or certification in underwriting may be considered
• Good team player with strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.
• Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.