Senior New Business Underwriting Consultant

AIA Shared Services; Kampung Cendana; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Shared Services in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia seeks an experienced Manager to lead General Insurance underwriting and operations. The role focuses on profitable risk acceptance and ensuring smooth processing of personal and commercial lines.

Responsibilities include supervising the team, improving workflows, and delivering initiatives aligned with strategic goals. Requires extensive leadership experience in the Life/General Insurance industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management experience in Life/General Insurance.
• Strong interpersonal and delegation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Positive attitude and the ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.
• Proven skills in negotiation, supervision, and computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the team, planning, organizing, and implementing work processes to meet departmental benchmarks across all distribution channels.
• Maintain high standards in underwriting, reviewing and approving cases within your authority to ensure profitability and quality risk acceptance.
• Implement and improve operational processes to ensure flawless and effective workflow within the department.
• Coordinate and lead all aspects of projects aimed at improving existing work processes and workflows, ensuring they align with our strategic goals.
• Conduct regular team audits to ensure continuous compliance with regulations and procedures, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the team, conducting meetings and training sessions to keep staff informed about new guidelines, processes, and products.
• Lead company initiatives that span across all sections, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness for all staff.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by Supervisors/HOD to meet operational and other requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Negotiation

Communication

People management

Education

Business Administration

Computer Science

Economics

Mathematics

Insurance

Job description

AIA Shared Services in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia seeks an experienced Manager to lead General Insurance underwriting and operations. The role focuses on profitable risk acceptance and ensuring smooth processing of personal and commercial lines.

Responsibilities include supervising the team, improving workflows, and delivering initiatives aligned with strategic goals. Requires extensive leadership experience in the Life/General Insurance industry.