Medical Underwriter

AXA LIFE AND HEALTH REINSURANCE SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Life and Health Reinsurance Solutions Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced medical underwriter for a 6-month contract.

You will review and underwrite international private medical insurance applications, assess medical histories, and manage complex cases from start to finish while ensuring data protection compliance. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, global healthcare systems, and proficiency with underwriting systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in medical underwriting, preferably international private medical insurance.
• Ability to underwrite independent complex cases.
• Strong medical terminology and knowledge.
• Familiar with global healthcare systems.
• Proficient with underwriting systems and Office tools.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Review and underwrite new, renewal, and endorsement applications for international private medical insurance policies.
• Assess medical histories, pre-existing conditions, and supporting documents to inform risk decisions.
• Analyze medical reports, test results, and physician statements to evaluate risk.
• Manage complex underwriting cases end-to-end, coordinating information requests and escalations.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records and documentation.
• Comply with data protection regulations (PDPA/GDPR) for medical and personal data.
• Prepare monthly reports on cases, turnaround time, and key metrics.
• Ensure smooth handover at contract completion for continuity.

Skills

Medical underwriting

Complex cases

Medical terminology

Global healthcare knowledge

MS Office

Team player

Tools

In-house underwriting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

This 6-month contract role supports underwriting capacity by reviewing and assessing international private medical insurance applications to maintain quality and timeliness during a team member’s absence.

Responsibilities

• Review and underwrite new, renewal, and endorsement applications for individual, family, and group international private medical insurance policies
• Assess medical histories, pre-existing conditions, and supporting documents to make informed risk decisions
• Analyze and interpret medical reports, test results, and physician statements to evaluate risk accurately
• Manage complex underwriting cases end-to-end, including coordinating requests for additional information and handling escalations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date underwriting records and documentation
• Comply strictly with data protection regulations such as PDPA and GDPR when handling medical and personal information
• Collate and submit monthly reports on completed cases, outstanding cases, turnaround time (TAT) performance, and other key metrics
• Support smooth handover processes at contract completion to ensure continuity

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 2 or more years of hands-on medical underwriting experience, preferably in international private medical insurance
• Ability to independently underwrite medical cases, including complex cases involving multiple conditions
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, common diseases, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
• Good working knowledge and familiarity with global healthcare systems and regional medical practices
• Proficient in internal underwriting systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Collaborative team player