Senior Underwriting & Reinsurance Lead

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited is seeking an experienced underwriter to support the underwriting team in liaising with reinsurers, auditing processes, and internal quality assurance. The role covers underwriting for individual Life, Accident and Health lines and requires senior-level expertise in risk assessment and decision-making.

Responsibilities include policy development, KPI delivery, training for distribution channels, and proactive risk management while maintaining

Qualifications

• Degree with at least 10 years’ underwriting experience (Life, Accident, Health)
• Non-degree candidates with underwriting experience or certification may be considered
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High integrity, accountability, and adaptability

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting team with reinsurers on guidelines, campaigns, and audits
• Coordinate internal QA and review compliance with underwriting guidelines
• Underwrite new life, health, long-term care and high net worth applications
• Countersign and guide underwriters; provide training for distribution channels
• Maintain KPI achievement and monitor regulatory risk controls
• Develop relationships with reinsurers to facilitate communication
• Identify and mitigate underwriting risks by case reviews
• Keep abreast of regulatory trends and risk management best practices

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Integrity

Accountability

Team player

Initiative

Change adaptation

Education

Degree in any field

Underwriting certification

Job description

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited is seeking an experienced underwriter to support the underwriting team in liaising with reinsurers, auditing processes, and internal quality assurance. The role covers underwriting for individual Life, Accident and Health lines and requires senior-level expertise in risk assessment and decision-making.

Responsibilities include policy development, KPI delivery, training for distribution channels, and proactive risk management while maintaining