Senior Executive, Life Underwriter

Allianz Malaysia Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced Underwriter to manage life insurance risks. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in underwriting. You will work with the Sales Team, support junior staff, and ensure compliance with underwriting practices. Good communication skills and familiarity with AI tools are advantageous. Join us to make an impact in the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in underwriting for life insurance or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with underwriting group insurance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and counter-sign life insurance risks.
• Meet personal and departmental KPIs.
• Support junior underwriters and provide training.

Skills

Underwriting for life insurance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot)

Job description

Looking for a career that allows you to take ownership of your work?

Underwrite life insurance risk in accordance with the concurred authority, ensure meeting personal KPI and work as a team to meet departments and company’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and counter sign life insurance risks up to the concurred authority.
• Work with immediate superiors and other managers to ensure personal KPI and departments KPI are met.
• Ensure daily personal productivity is met.
• Support the training and development of junior underwriters.
• Work with other team members to ensure overall department turnaround time is met.
• Follow quality underwriting practice including prudent, competitive and consistent underwriting decisions, adhere to legal and compliance requirements, company and regional underwriting policy.
• Initiate, provide advice, respond to enquiries and foster good working relationship with the Sales Team and agents.
• Support the team in providing value‑added underwriting services, including training, agency support initiatives and others.
• Support initiative and projects that are initiated from Group to ensure alignment with Group and company direction.
• Perform any other duties as and when deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of working experience in underwriting for life insurance or related field.
• Experience in underwriting group insurance is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes and implement them accordingly.
• Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot is an added advantage.

Disclaimer: Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been selected for this position.

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