Underwriter

Manulife Insurance Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife Insurance Berhad in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Life Underwriter to ensure underwriting decisions align with guidelines and conferred authority, while supporting other team members. This role emphasizes risk selection and collaboration within a hybrid work setting.

The position requires 8+ years of underwriting expertise in life insurance, strong communication, and involvement in UAT and process improvements to drive efficient, compliant outcomes.

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

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in Science, Biomedical Science or Nursing

Job description

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)

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multiple product lines

Data analytics and portfolio management experience is an added advantage

When you join our team

Experience in process improvement initiatives

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact @manulife.com .

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Position 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)

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple product lines
• Data analytics and portfolio management experience is an added advantage

When you join our team

• Experience in process improvement initiatives
• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact @manulife.com .