As we continue to strengthen and scale our High Net Worth (HNW) underwriting franchise, we are focused on building a high‑performing, future‑ready underwriting capability aligned with our ambition to be a leading HNW player in the market. This growth trajectory requires strong technical expertise to support consistent, high‑quality risk assessment and disciplined decision‑making as volumes and case complexity increase.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite new applications for High Net Worth Plans ensuring sound risk assessment and consistency in decision-making
- Provide expert underwriting advice and support to financial planners via e-booking platforms, emails, phone calls, and New Business Underwriting (NBU) counter
- Act as a key liaison between NBU and distribution channels, building strong and effective business relationships
- Ensure all department KPIs and service standards (including TAT and quality benchmarks) are consistently achieved
- Lead and conduct underwriting training sessions for distribution channels and internal stakeholders
- Drive and participate in projects and initiatives, including:
Reviewing and enhancing underwriting guidelines
Streamlining processes to improve efficiency and customer experience
- Take accountability in identifying business and regulatory compliance risks, and implement appropriate mitigation actions
- Maintain strong awareness of industry trends, regulatory developments, emerging risks, and technological advancements to safeguard the business
- Proactively highlight potential risks/issues and recommend best practices for effective risk management
- Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and leadership in all underwriting and business activities
- Degree holder with >10 years of underwriting experience, including at least 1-2 years in High Net Worth (HNW) underwriting
- Non-degree holders with significant relevant experience and/or professional underwriting certifications may be considered
- Strong technical expertise in Life, Accident, CI, DI & Health underwriting, with sound judgment and decision-making capability
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex HNW cases and work effectively under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
- High level of integrity, strong sense of accountability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset
- Demonstrated initiative in driving improvements and adapting to change in a dynamic environment
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Work Locations
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