Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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Job description (heading) / Description du poste (titre)

• Reporting to the Head of Underwriting (SLACC, Singapore Branch), the Sr. Manager/Associate Director of Underwriting, Singapore, will deliver fair and consistent underwriting decisions that are based on Sun Life\'s Underwriting philosophy, deliver strong mortality results that are consistent with expectations, while maintaining a relentless Client Focus.

Preferred skills (heading) / Comp\xc3\xa9tences particuli\xc3\xa8res (titre)

• 10+ years of Life Underwriting experience with minimum 5 years of experience exclusively in HNW business
• Manage communication with distribution partners.

Qualifications (heading) / Comp\xc3\xa9tences (titre)

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree holder
• Continuous learning and skills enhancement through courses, seminars and certifications related to insurance.

Responsibilities (heading) / Responsabilit\xc3\xa9s (titre)

Responsible for mortality risk appraisal for the High-Net-Worth Business in the Singapore market. * Minimum Underwriting authority of USD 10M

• Collaborates with the Head of Underwriting, Singapore Branch and Corporate Underwriting Team on cases requiring higher-level authority.
• Drives, in cooperation with the Head of Underwriting, Singapore Branch, development of underwriting strategies consistent with overall enterprise direction and goals
• Proactively collaborates with the New Business, Inforce, Distribution, and other functional teams in Singapore to deliver robust underwriting decisions and processes aligned with Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s philosophy and a positive Client experience.
• Manages, builds, and nourishes a proactive, positive, and productive relationship with the Distribution team to ensure all client relationships (advisors, brokers, private banks, etc.) are fostered and the team meets our clients\xe2\x80\x99 high expectations.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of medical research, global underwriting trends, competitive intelligence, claims management, industry developments, an in-depth technical knowledge for medical and financial underwriting practices, clinical testing, and current medical procedures, to provide best in class risk selection for our Clients
• Sustains a Culture of Compliance supporting a thorough and robust Client Due Diligence process including clear case documentation
• Takes on projects related to streamlining and enhancement of current underwriting processes, updating of UW guidelines, system enhancements, preparation of reports and other underwriting support functions
• Conducts and assists with research on industry benchmarks, process improvements, and implements actions and initiatives to achieve the highest level of Client service standards

Job Category: Underwriting - Individual

Posting End Date: 04/04/2024

Sun Life Financial