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Underwriter

Manulife

Underwriter

full-timePosted: Sep 2, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:Ensure applications are underwritten up to conferred authority and as per the agreed Turn Around Time (TAT)Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with the company underwriting guidelineAct as backup for other team members when neededInvolve and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and projectsHandle enquiries within the agreed TATPrepare reports and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) Other administrative duties and assigned duties as and when required by the Head of Department (HOD)Required Qualifications:University degree is preferably in Science, Biomedical Science or NursingAt least 8 years of underwriting experience in life insuranceExcellent technical skills in risk selection while routinely identifies issues and begins implementing resolutionsCommunication skills; consistently communicates the vision, direction and performance of the business with great impactPreferred Qualifications:Experience with multiple product linesData analytics and portfolio management experience is an added advantage ​​When you join our team:Experience in process improvement initiativesWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.Working ArrangementHybrid

Locations

  • Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Skills Required

  • life insuranceintermediate
  • multiple product linesintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • University degree is preferably in Science, Biomedical Science or Nursing (degree in science)
  • At least 8 years of underwriting experience in life insurance (experience, 8 years)
  • Excellent technical skills in risk selection while routinely identifies issues and begins implementing resolutions (experience)
  • Communication skills; consistently communicates the vision, direction and performance of the business with great impact (experience)
  • University degree is preferably in Science, Biomedical Science or Nursing (degree in science)
  • At least 8 years of underwriting experience in life insurance (experience, 8 years)
  • Excellent technical skills in risk selection while routinely identifies issues and begins implementing resolutions (experience)
  • Communication skills; consistently communicates the vision, direction and performance of the business with great impact (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with multiple product lines (experience)
  • Data analytics and portfolio management experience is an added advantage (experience)
  • Experience with multiple product lines (experience)
  • Data analytics and portfolio management experience is an added advantage (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Ensure applications are underwritten up to conferred authority and as per the agreed Turn Around Time (TAT)
  • Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with the company underwriting guideline
  • Act as backup for other team members when needed
  • Involve and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and projects
  • Handle enquiries within the agreed TAT
  • Prepare reports and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)
  • Other administrative duties and assigned duties as and when required by the Head of Department (HOD)
  • Ensure applications are underwritten up to conferred authority and as per the agreed Turn Around Time (TAT)
  • Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with the company underwriting guideline
  • Act as backup for other team members when needed
  • Involve and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and projects
  • Handle enquiries within the agreed TAT
  • Prepare reports and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)
  • Other administrative duties and assigned duties as and when required by the Head of Department (HOD)

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