Underwriting Manager

manulife· Company 105 - Manulife Insurance Berhad
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Full timeCompany 105 - Manulife Insurance Berhad

About this role

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 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)


Required Qualifications:

  • University degree is preferably in Science, Biomedical Science or Nursing

  • At least 8 years of underwriting experience in life insurance

  • Excellent technical skills in risk selection while routinely identifies issues and begins implementing resolutions

  • Communication skills; consistently communicates the vision, direction and performance of the business with great impact


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with multiple product lines

  • Data analytics and portfolio management experience is an added advantage
     

When you join our team:

  • Experience in process improvement initiatives

  • We’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 Hancock

Manulife 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 Employer

At 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 [email protected].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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This Underwriting Manager role at manulife is based in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Underwriting Manager role in the Company 105 - Manulife Insurance Berhad department at manulife.
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This Underwriting Manager position at manulife was posted on Aug 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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