Sr Manager/Manager - Underwriting

AimBig Employment Pty Ltd; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global, technology-driven life insurance organisation based in Mandaluyong, Philippines, is seeking a Sr Manager/Manager - Underwriting to lead underwriting strategy and mentor teams. The role focuses on hands-on underwriting and driving process innovations at scale, with collaboration across leadership to optimise workflows and automation.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in life underwriting, 5+ years in leadership, and strong data-driven decision skills, plus exposure to US life

Qualifications

• 10+ years of life underwriting experience.
• 5+ years in underwriting leadership, management, or development roles.
• Strong exposure to US life underwriting is highly preferred.
• Proven experience coaching and developing underwriting professionals.
• In-depth understanding of life insurance trends and underwriting technologies.
• Strong data-driven decision-making and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite applications and manage complex risk assessments.
• Dedicate approximately 50% of time to hands-on case underwriting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives.
• Implement quality assurance and performance management frameworks.
• Partner with underwriting leadership to optimise workflows and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to underwriting automation and rules engine development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across underwriting operations.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Hands-on underwriting

Coaching underwriting professionals

US life underwriting exposure

Education

LOMA/ALU designation advantageous

Job description

• Lead underwriting strategy in a high-growth insurtech business.
• Mentor teams and drive process innovation at scale.

About Our Client

A global, technology-driven life insurance organisation is transforming how customers access protection solutions through predictive analytics and digital innovation. Based in Mandaluyong City, the company is recognised for modernising the overall experience and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Job Description

The Sr Manager/Manager - Underwriting will

• Underwrite applications and manage complex risk assessments.
• Dedicate approximately 50% of time to hands-on case underwriting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives.
• Implement quality assurance and performance management frameworks.
• Partner with underwriting leadership to optimise workflows and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to underwriting automation and rules engine development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across underwriting operations.

The Successful Applicant

• 10+ years of life underwriting experience.
• 5+ years in underwriting leadership, management, or development roles.
• Strong exposure to US life underwriting is highly preferred.
• Proven experience coaching and developing underwriting professionals.
• In-depth understanding of life insurance trends and underwriting technologies.
• Strong data-driven decision-making and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional designations such as LOMA, ALU, or equivalent are advantageous.

What's on Offer

The Sr Manager/Manager - Underwriting will join a business at the forefront of innovation, combining advanced technology with strong underwriting expertise. This role offers significant leadership exposure and the opportunity to shape the future capability of a growing underwriting function. Successful candidates will work closely with senior underwriting leaders on strategic initiatives, automation projects, and operational excellence programmes. The organisation promotes collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development. An attractive compensation package and long-term career progression opportunities are available for high-performing professionals.