New Business Underwriting Specialist

Zurich; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Underwriter in Kuala Lumpur to manage life insurance underwriting processes. You will analyze risks, provide exceptional service to clients, and contribute to the enhancement of underwriting standards in a collaborative environment. Join us to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting and analysis of life business.
• Proven ability to maintain distributor relationships.
• Skills in analyzing risk and maintaining underwriting standards.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and existing life business under delegated authority.
• Provide technical underwriting support to customers and distributors.
• Maintain internal and external relationships and analyze risks.

Skills

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Technical Underwriting

Job description

Job Summary

With direction, underwrites and analyzes new and existing life business within delegated authority levels to achieve business goals and maximize customer experience.

Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities

• Completes assignments of moderate to high complexity while working within delegated authority.
• Provides technical underwriting support and guidance to customers and distributors, consistently providing excellent customer service.
• Maintains internal and external distributor relationships by consistently requesting the correct evidence, making correct decisions, and explaining rating decisions.
• Completes a range of queries and referrals within agreed authority limits, measuring exposure and analyzing the risk of each case to maintain underwriting standards.
• Proactively contributes to the development and improvement of technical underwriting standards, controls, practices, and procedures to better meet business goals.
• Contributes ideas and work towards the development of new or enhanced propositions, procedures, and philosophies to ensure appropriate premium charges for the associated risk.
• Identifies training opportunities for self and others and assists with training as directed.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking, "What can go right?"

We are an equal opportunity employer who values each employee's uniqueness — that's what makes our team great!
Join us as we explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

• Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur
• Remote working: Yes
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Sheela Ramachandran
• Closing date: [Not specified]