Assistant manager/Senior Executive, Medical Underwriter

Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Islamic financial services provider is seeking an Assistant Manager/Senior Executive in Medical Underwriting. The ideal candidate will conduct medical and financial underwriting assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and improving departmental operations. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in medical underwriting, preferably in Life/Takaful insurance, along with a relevant degree. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative financial solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working experience in medical underwriting.
• Sub-standard medical underwriting authority of minimum +50% extra mortality.
• Academic background in medical related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical and financial underwriting assessment.
• Attend to internal and external enquiries.
• Support Manager in new business operations.

Skills

Medical underwriting

Financial assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical, Bioscience or Science

Job description

Assistant manager/Senior Executive, Medical Underwriter

Conduct prudent medical and financial underwriting assessment on new business, endorsement/alteration and reinstatement applications. Ensure underwriting assessment adhere to underwriting authority, business rules & regulations, underwriting manual and service level agreement (SLA) benchmark.

Attend to internal and external enquiries or referrals. Analyse the enquiry/referral, provide solution and respond according to turn‑around-time (TAT).

Participate in system UAT activity, project and assignment in New Business department.

Assist Manager in preparing department dashboard report and any other report as required for management or regulatory reporting.

Support Manager and Head of Department (HOD) in new business operations and work towards department targets. Ensure daily processing compliance to SOPs, policies and regulatory requirements.

Undertake any other assignment, duty or project as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years working experience in medical underwriting of Life/Takaful insurance, Critical Illness, Accidental and Medical related product.
• Sub‑standard medical underwriting authority of minimum +50% extra mortality.
• At least Degree level.
• Academic background in medical related field is preferred (e.g. Degree in Biomedical, Bioscience or Science).

About Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG) Malaysia

HLFG is a leading provider of Islamic financial services and offers a range of innovative family takaful solutions & services for the retail and corporate sectors, driven by strong Shariah principles.

Honoured with the following awards:

• Malaysia Excellence Business Awards (MEBA) 2019 – Excellence in Takaful Services.
• BrandLaureate World Halal BestBrands Award 2018 – BestBrands in Takaful Solutions.
• Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum (KLIFF) 2016 – Most Outstanding Takaful Product (i‑Care Hasanah).

As a member of the Hong Leong Group, one of Southeast Asia’s largest conglomerates, HLFG is committed to delivering high‑quality products while upholding ethical business practices.