AVP, HNW Underwriting at Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd

Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

High Net Worth Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Life Underwriting, Accident Underwriting, Critical Illness Underwriting, Disability Insurance Underwriting, Health Underwriting, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Technical Guidance, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Leadership, Risk Management

Industry

Insurance

Description

As we continue to strengthen and scale our High Net Worth (HNW) underwriting franchise, we are focused on building a high‑performing, future‑ready underwriting capability aligned with our ambition to be a leading HNW player in the market. This growth trajectory requires strong technical expertise to support consistent, high‑quality risk assessment and disciplined decision‑making as volumes and case complexity increase. Key Responsibilities: • Underwrite new applications for High Net Worth Plans ensuring sound risk assessment and consistency in decision-making • Review, countersign, and provide technical guidance to junior underwriters to ensure quality and adherence to underwriting standards • Provide expert underwriting advice and support to financial planners via e-booking platforms, emails, phone calls, and New Business Underwriting (NBU) counter • Act as a key liaison between NBU and distribution channels, building strong and effective business relationships • Ensure all department KPIs and service standards (including TAT and quality benchmarks) are consistently achieved • Lead and conduct underwriting training sessions for distribution channels and internal stakeholders • Drive and participate in projects and initiatives, including: • Reviewing and enhancing underwriting guidelines • Streamlining processes to improve efficiency and customer experience • Take accountability in identifying business and regulatory compliance risks, and implement appropriate mitigation actions • Maintain strong awareness of industry trends, regulatory developments, emerging risks, and technological advancements to safeguard the business • Proactively highlight potential risks/issues and recommend best practices for effective risk management • Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and leadership in all underwriting and business activities • Degree holder with >10 years of underwriting experience, including at least 2–3 years in High Net Worth (HNW) underwriting • Non-degree holders with significant relevant experience and/or professional underwriting certifications may be considered • Strong technical expertise in Life, Accident, CI, DI & Health underwriting, with sound judgment and decision-making capability • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex HNW cases and work effectively under pressure • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders • High level of integrity, strong sense of accountability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset • Demonstrated initiative in driving improvements and adapting to change in a dynamic environment

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Responsibilities

Lead the underwriting of complex High Net Worth plans while providing technical guidance and countersigning for junior underwriters. Act as a key liaison between underwriting and distribution channels to ensure quality risk assessment and adherence to service standards.