Senior Underwriting Research Lead — Mortality & MUM

Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Singapore is seeking a highly experienced underwriting professional to support the modernization and ongoing maintenance of the Manulife Underwriting Manual (MUM). The role entails conducting medical and mortality research, translating findings into practical underwriting guidance used across Asia, and collaborating with underwriting, medical, actuarial, and data experts.

Ideal candidates are senior underwriters who enjoy research, evidence-based decision making, and influencing

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of life insurance underwriting experience, including at least 2 years in High Net Worth underwriting.
• Demonstrated expertise in mortality underwriting and medical risk assessment.
• Experience reviewing complex medical, financial, and lifestyle risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical and mortality research to support underwriting guidance.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations for underwriting requirements, classifications, ratings, and exclusions.
• Support maintenance and localization of the Manulife Underwriting Manual (MUM) with transparent documentation.

Skills

Life insurance underwriting

Mortality underwriting

Medical risk assessment

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Job description

Manulife Singapore is seeking a highly experienced underwriting professional to support the modernization and ongoing maintenance of the Manulife Underwriting Manual (MUM). The role entails conducting medical and mortality research, translating findings into practical underwriting guidance used across Asia, and collaborating with underwriting, medical, actuarial, and data experts.

Ideal candidates are senior underwriters who enjoy research, evidence-based decision making, and influencing