Medical Underwriter (Hong Kong Market) - Mandarin Speaking

Posted:
8/28/2024, 7:18:59 PM

Location(s):
Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia ⋅ Selangor, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. We need great Actuaries who want to be part of something bigger than finance alone. Because the better we can nurture our financial wellbeing as an organisation, the better we can support and make a difference for our customers when they need us most. By ensuring our products are well designed and priced, analysing business performance and ensuring proper management of insurance policies in-force, you’re not just safeguarding AIA’s financial wellbeing. You’re securing a better future for the people and communities we serve - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

If that interests you, read on. 

About the Role

Responsible for assessing individual life insurance applications for Hong Kong market based on guidelines set for the issuance of AIA insurance policies.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Accurately underwrite all products including medical underwriting by assessing the risks according to company guidelines and regulations.

  • Maintains a high level of accuracy (Quality) and always seek to improve individual quality scores with time.

  • Ensure meeting individual efficiency target and turn-around-time, always seek to improve individual prefficiency scores with time.

  • Shows keenness to develop technical proficiency by extending underwriting scope or limits.

  • Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor / manager in order to meet business requirements.

  • Evaluate an individual's medical history or physical condition, occupational hazards, financial background, insurable interest and other information to resolve whether to accept, modify or decline a risk.

  • Collaborate with the field force or other functions of AIA to capture information for decision-making.

  • Explain and defend any underwriting actions.

Job Requirements:

  • A recognized tertiary Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, Post Graduate, Professional Degree in Medical Science, Bioscience background, Insurance or equivalent qualifications.

  • Candidate with Medical and Life Underwriting, nursing, or medical lab experience are encouraged to apply.

  • Candidate must have at least 3 years experience in medical underwriting with authority of +75% extra mortality, or 5 years in nursing, medical lab or any relevant medical background.

  • Fluent in spoken English & Chinese. Candidate with proficiency to converse in Mandarin / Cantonese would be an added advantage. Passing SPM Chinese subject is a MUST.

  • Customer oriented, self-motivated, proficient in Microsoft Office.

  • Able to adapt desk-bound working environment, working shift including weekend on rotation basis & able to work overtime beyond normal office hour (including weekend & public holiday).

  • The role is required to follow Hong Kong working calendar.

  • Forward thinker in ensuring all required task and activities are completed

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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