Senior Officer / Assistant Manager, Underwriter

China Life Insurance Company Singapore (CLIS) aims to cultivate a strong sense of belonging among all employees through a people-oriented corporate culture.

Job Description:

1. The Senior Underwriter is responsible for assessing medical and financial risk of applications for life insurance policies within the scope of assigned underwriting limits.
2. Stay informed and understand the laws and regulations that govern insurance and financial practices.
3. Interact with agents, brokers, and other stakeholders to explain underwriting decisions and address inquiries professionally.
4. Review and recommend changes or improvements to underwriting procedures and guidelines to ensure that the underwriting process remains effective and aligned with industry standards.
5. Participate in activities related to sales training, particularly in New Business and Medical Underwriting.
6. Engage in projects such as product launches and automation of new business and underwriting processes.
7. Perform ad hoc duties periodically assigned by the supervisor to meet operational and underwriting support needs.

Job Requirements:

1. Relevant qualification, preferably a degree, with 5-10 years of prior work experience in life insurance.
2. Sound medical knowledge and exposure to life, disability, critical illness, and health insurance products would be an advantage.
3. Professional life insurance qualifications such as FALU or similar life underwriting qualifications would be desirable.
4. Strong Microsoft Office skills.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Able to work independently as well as a strong team player.
7. Good written and oral skills in both English and Mandarin (to liaise with Mandarin-speaking customers).