Underwriter

Overview

Perform assessment on complex life insurance applications based on medical, occupation, avocation, travel and financial information, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines.

Responsibilities Conduct tele interviews or tele-underwriting. Manage medical, occupation, part-time activities, travel and financial underwriting for standard and substandard cases across Disability and Critical Illness Underwriting, Income Protection, Business Cover, Group Risk, Alterations and Queries. Ensure placement of cases according to reinsurance treaty and internal guidelines. Liaise with planners/Business Development Manager on special terms, queries, presales and underwriting refreshers with front-line staff. Ensure resolution of underwriting enquiries and high-priority cases. Drive and participate in Chief Medical Officer sessions and other underwriting training presentations (e.g., case studies, sales training). Ensure underwriting medical queries and tasks are resolved timely ...