Intern. Digital Underwriting

Singlife; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Singlife in Singapore is offering a Digital Underwriting Intern role where you will be part of a team using technology to simplify underwriting. You will analyse data, explore AI and automation ideas, and help implement solutions that improve processes.

You will learn Python basics, apply data analytics concepts, and work with underwriting and technology colleagues to gain practical exposure in a trusted financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Diploma in a related field (IT/AI/Data Analytics/Software/Computer Engineering).
• Basic knowledge of Python and data analytics concepts; willingness to learn new tech.
• Interest in AI, automation and digital solutions, and how tech solves business problems.
• Curious, positive mindset with openness to feedback and questions.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a trusted financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support exploring and building AI, automation and digital solutions for underwriting problems.
• Help develop AI assistants and workflow tools to improve underwriting efficiency and communication.
• Analyse data to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement in processes.
• Assist in implementing and testing technology solutions in collaboration with teams.
• Work with underwriting and technology colleagues to bring a fresh tech perspective.

Skills

Python basics

Data analytics

Willingness to learn

AI interest

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in IT

Diploma in AI

Diploma in Data Analytics

Tools

Python

Job description

Singlife is a leading homegrown financial services company, offering consumers a better way to financial freedom. Through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and a wide range of products and services, Singlife provides consumers control over their financial wellbeing at every stage of their lives.

In addition to a comprehensive suite of insurance plans, employee benefits, partnerships with financial adviser channels and bancassurance, Singlife offers investment and advisory solutions through its GROW with Singlife platform. It also offers the Singlife Account, a mobile-first insurance savings plan.

Singlife is the exclusive insurance provider for the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme. Singlife is also an official signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, affirming its commitment to finding a better way to sustainability.

The merger of Aviva Singapore and Singlife was announced in September 2020 and created one of the largest homegrown financial services companies in Singapore in a deal valued at S$3.2 billion. It was the largest insurance deal in Singapore at the time. Singlife was subsequently acquired by Sumitomo Life in March 2024, one of Japan’s leading life insurers, which valued Singlife at S$4.6 billion, making the transaction one of the largest insurance deals in Southeast Asia.

Please note that this position is specifically intended for students seeking a Polytechnic Internship.

Professional Summary

Join Singlife as a Digital Underwriting Intern and be part of a team that uses technology to create better, simpler experiences for our customers and colleagues. You will have the opportunity to work on real business problems, analyse data and processes, and co-create technology solutions that can improve the way underwriting is performed.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in exploring and building AI, automation and digital solutions to address real business problems in insurance underwriting, including the intelligent assessment of medical reports and customer records.
• Help develop AI assistants, knowledge-based tools and workflow solutions that improve underwriting processes and enable clearer communication and information sharing.
• Analyse data to identify patterns, root causes, pain points and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the implementation and testing of technology solutions.
• Work with underwriting and technology colleagues to bring a fresh technology perspective and explore new ways that AI and technology can improve underwriting efficiency, decision-making and customer experience.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a Diploma in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of Python, programming or data analytics concepts, with a willingness to learn and apply new technologies.
• Interest: Strong interest in AI, Generative AI, automation and digital solutions, and how technology can be applied to solve real-world business problems.
• Mindset: A curious and positive attitude, with the confidence to ask questions, try new ideas and learn from feedback.
• Teamwork: Good communication and teamwork skills, with a responsible and professional approach to working in a trusted financial services environment.