Underwriting Manager

1 week ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Great Eastern Malaysia Full time
Underwriting Manager

Job Summary:

  • Responsible for the underwriting function.
  • Assist the Head of New Business in implementing the operational strategy in the areas of New Business Admin and Underwriting to support the company's goals.
  • Responsible for controlling and monitoring subordinates to achieve the operational/ performance goals of the department.
**Job Description: - Process underwriting and countersigning cases submitted according to the individual authority limit assigned and within the turnaround time.

  • Work with the Head of New Business Underwriting to implement any strategies for manual underwriting policies in line with Takaful principles and good governance.
  • Achieve operational/performance goals for the section.
  • Assist the Head of New Business Underwriting in developing, tracking, and managing the performance of the service provider.
  • Review new product requirements or new system requirements.
  • Be involved in discussions with IT regarding system clarifications.
  • Be involved in Project Working Group for any projects involving underwriting or new product development.
  • Update Underwriters regarding new products and system updates.
  • Review and approve new underwriting guides as proposed by juniors.
  • Perform user acceptance testing as and when required.
  • Manage complaint and appeal cases.
  • Perform quality checks every month and handle audit inquiries.
  • Monitor respective team performance.
  • Attend offsite meetings with corporate clients as and when required.
  • Coach, mentor subordinates, and promote positive vibes among the team.
  • Train and crosstrain within and outside the unit.

Job Specification:

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery/Sciencerelated qualifications.
  • Other professional qualifications are an advantage, i.e., FLMI, AMII, Takaful Basic Examination.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in underwriting, preferably a Doctor of Medicine with an underwriting background.
  • Takaful/Insurance/other Financial Institution/Service Provider experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge in Family Takaful/Life Insurance Underwriting.
  • Good leadership and people management skills.
  • Ability to drive and motivate staff.
  • Resultsdriven.
  • Good business acumen and a sense of urgency.
  • Peopleoriented and customerfocused.
  • Good team player.
  • Good market and industry knowledge.
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