Assistant Vice President High Net Worth Underwriting (Life, Health, CI, DI, Accident)

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite new applications for High Net Worth Plans, ensuring sound risk assessment and consistent decision-making.
• Review, countersign, and provide technical guidance to junior underwriters to maintain quality and adherence to underwriting standards.
• Provide expert underwriting advice to financial planners through various communication channels, including e-booking platforms, emails, and calls.
• Act as a liaison between New Business Underwriting (NBU) and distribution channels, fostering strong business relationships.
• Ensure that all department KPIs and service standards, including turnaround times and quality benchmarks, are consistently met.
• Conduct underwriting training sessions for distribution channels and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing underwriting guidelines and streamlining processes for improved efficiency and customer experience.
• Identify business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements to safeguard business interests.
• Proactively address potential risks/issues and recommend best practices for effective risk management.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and leadership in all underwriting-related activities.

Requirements:

• Degree holder with more than 10 years of underwriting experience, including at least 2–3 years in High Net Worth underwriting.
• Consideration for non-degree holders with significant relevant experience and/or professional underwriting certifications.
• Strong technical expertise in Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Health underwriting, along with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess complex High Net Worth cases and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated initiative in driving improvements and adapting to change in a dynamic environment.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on Apply. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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