Senior Officer / Assistant Manager, Underwriter

China Life Insurance Company Singapore (CLIS) aims to cultivate a strong sense of belonging among all employees through a people-oriented corporate culture.

Job Description:

• The Senior Underwriter is responsible for assessing medical and financial risk of applications for life insurance policies within the scope of assigned underwriting limits.
• Stay informed and understand the laws and regulations that govern insurance and financial practices.
• Be able to interact with agents, brokers and other stakeholders and explain underwriting decisions and address inquiries professionally.
• Reviewing and recommending changes or improvements to underwriting procedures and guidelines. This is to ensure that the underwriting process remains effective and aligned with industry standards.
• Participate in activities related to sales training particular in New Business and Medical Underwriting.
• Participate in projects such as product launches, automate new business and underwriting processes.
• Perform ad hoc duties periodically assigned by supervisor in order to meet operational and underwriting support.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant qualification preferable Degree with 5-10 years prior work experience in life insurance
• Sound medical knowledge and exposure to life, disability, critical illness and health insurance products would be an advantage
• Professional life insurance qualifications such as FALU or similar life underwriting qualifications would be desirable
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently as well as a strong team player
• Good written and oral skills in both English and Mandarin (to liaise with Mandarin speaking customers)