Client-Focused Life Insurance Underwriter

Partners Life; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Life seeks an experienced underwriter to assess new business applications and medical information, explaining decisions to advisers. You will liaise with seniors, CMOs, and reinsurers to support prudent risk assessments and maintain strong adviser relationships. Accuracy in admin tasks is essential.

Role focuses on timely updates, adherence to SLA, and continuous improvement within underwriting processes while keeping abreast of industry changes and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in an insurance underwriting role.
• Experience with life insurance underwriting and delegated authorities is advantageous.
• Experience using Sonata or comparable life insurance platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business applications and medical information per standards and limits.
• Maintain underwriting productivity within agreed levels.
• Communicate with advisers and clients accurately and timely.
• Complete administration procedures within service standards.
• Interview clients and work with advisers to understand needs and risks.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Sonata

MS Office

Job description

Partners Life seeks an experienced underwriter to assess new business applications and medical information, explaining decisions to advisers. You will liaise with seniors, CMOs, and reinsurers to support prudent risk assessments and maintain strong adviser relationships. Accuracy in admin tasks is essential.

Role focuses on timely updates, adherence to SLA, and continuous improvement within underwriting processes while keeping abreast of industry changes and product knowledge.