Senior Life Underwriter – Risk & UAT, Hybrid

Manulife; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage underwriting decisions up to the conferred authority and ensure adherence to TAT and guidelines. The role supports project work, UAT initiatives, and reporting while providing backup to teammates and handling inquiries promptly.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in life insurance underwriting, strong risk assessment skills, and excellent communication to articulate business performance and direction.

Qualifications

• University degree is preferably in Science, Biomedical Science or Nursing.
• At least 8 years of underwriting experience in life insurance.
• Excellent technical skills in risk selection while routinely identifies issues and begins implementing resolutions.
• Communication skills; consistently communicates the vision, direction and performance of the business with great impact.

Responsibilities

• Ensure applications are underwritten up to conferred authority and as per the agreed Turn Around Time (TAT).
• Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with the company underwriting guideline.
• Act as backup for other team members when needed.
• Involve and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and projects.
• Handle enquiries within the agreed TAT.
• Prepare reports and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs).
• Other administrative duties and assigned duties as and when required by the Head of Department (HOD).

Skills

Risk assessment

Issue resolution

Communication skills

Education

University degree in science/biomedical science/nursing

Job description

Manulife Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to manage underwriting decisions up to the conferred authority and ensure adherence to TAT and guidelines. The role supports project work, UAT initiatives, and reporting while providing backup to teammates and handling inquiries promptly.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in life insurance underwriting, strong risk assessment skills, and excellent communication to articulate business performance and direction.