New Business Underwriting Specialist (Life Insurance)

March 23, 2026 Oracle Taleo

Job Summary

With direction, Underwrites and analyses new and existing life business within delegated authority levels to achieve business goals and maximize customer experience

Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities

  • Completes assignments of moderate to high complexity while working within delegated authority.
  • Provides technical underwriting support and guidance to customers and distributors, consistently providing excellent customer service.
  • Maintains internal and external distributor relationships by consistently requesting the correct evidence, consistently making the correct decision and always explaining rating decisions.
  • Completes a range of queries and referrals within agreed authority limits, measuring the exposure & analysing the risk of each case to maintain underwriting standards.
  • Proactively contributes to the development and improvement of technical underwriting standards, controls, practices and procedures to better meet business goals.
  • Proactively contributes ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions / procedures / philosophy ensuring we charge the right premium for the associated risk.
  • Identifies training opportunities for self and others and assists with training as directed.

 

You are the heart & soul of Zurich! 
 

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. 

Let’s continue to grow together!

 

  • Location(s):  MY - Kuala Lumpur 
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Recruiter name: Kamilia Kamil
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How to Get Hired at Zurich Insurance Group

  • Apply through careers.zurich.com for global roles. Regional portals exist for North America (zurichna.com/careers) and other markets. Create a candidate profile to track applications and receive job alerts.
  • Zurich uses Oracle Taleo as its applicant tracking system — optimize your resume with standard headings, clean formatting, and keywords drawn directly from the job posting to ensure proper parsing and keyword matching.
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