Manager - Underwriting

Job PurposeYou are required to provide underwriting support for all product lines in New Business Underwriting.The JobUnderwrite new applications for life, accident & health, disability income and long term care proposalsCountersign and provide guidance to junior underwritersProvide underwriting advice & support for financial planners through e-booking, emails, phone calls and NBU counterProvide critical liaison and build strong business relationship between NBU and distribution channelsEnsure all department KPIs are achievedConduct underwriting training for distribution channelsProject management, e.g. reviewing underwriting guidelines, review & streamline work processes to support business operationsTakes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks.Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.Highlights any potential concerns/ risks and proactively shares best risk management practices.Our RequirementsDegree with at least 5 years’ experience in underwriting Life, Accident and Health riskNon-degree holders who have relevant experience or certification in underwriting may be consideredGood team player with strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressureGood interpersonal and communication skills.High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.About Great EasternFounded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei.The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia.Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.To all recruitment agencies: Great Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.To All Recruitment AgenciesGreat Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Work LocationsSG-GE PLQJobSingapore