New Business Underwriting Specialist

Zurich Insurance; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a New Business Underwriting Specialist to underwrite and analyze life business. You will maintain distributor relationships and provide excellent customer service while contributing to underwriting standards. Ideal candidates have strong technical underwriting skills and experience in risk analysis. This is a full-time position within a dynamic and innovative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting and analyzing life business.
• Ability to maintain internal and external distributor relationships.
• Proven track record in providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites and analyzes new and existing life business.
• Completes assignments of moderate to high complexity.
• Proactively contributes to the development of underwriting standards.

Skills

Technical underwriting

Risk analysis

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

New Business Underwriting Specialist at Zurich Insurance. Underwrites and analyzes new and existing life business within delegated authority levels to achieve business goals and maximize customer experience.

Responsibilities

• 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, consistently making the correct decision and always explaining rating decisions.
• Completes a range of queries and referrals within agreed authority limits, measuring the exposure & analysing 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.
• Proactively contributes ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions / procedures / philosophy ensuring we charge the right premium 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 knows that each employee is unique – that’s what makes our team so great! Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

Location & Details

• Location: MY - Kuala Lumpur
• Remote working:
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Sheela Ramachandran
• Closing date:

Job Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: General Business
• Industries: Insurance and Financial Services