Job Description

CountryIndiaWorking ScheduleFull-TimeWork ArrangementHybridRelocation Assistance AvailableNoPosted Date30-Jul-2024Job ID3707Description and RequirementsPosition SummaryThe Underwriting Pre-Assessment Lead role is responsible to support MetLife Underwriters for assessment of new business requests submitted by Advisors. A successful candidate will review requests along with medical & financial reports against UW guidelines to assess the feasibility/eligibility of underwriting a case. He will closely liaison with Advisor and Underwriters over emails to address pending queries or missing information necessary from UW pre-assessment.Job Responsibilities

• Analyze personal & medical reports along with insurance related financial data in order to assess insurance applications.
• Preassessment of all product lines and benefits within established underwriting authority, service standards and productivity targets
• Support underwriting team to MetLife\'s stated underwriting standards and principles to ensure profitable and reasonable risks are accepted.
• Consults with Australia underwriters as required.
• Maintain strong relationships with advisers/brokers, reinsurers, intermediaries, and service providers if required.
• Work within Legal, Compliance and other regulatory frameworks
• Promote MetLife\'s values to external clients and customers.
• Perform other appropriate tasks as designated by Underwriting Management
• Proactively manage all applications by engaging regularly with underwriters, advisers & adviser support staff
• Deliver and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills when engaging with internal / external stakeholders
• Prompt & efficient communication with Internal/External customers/advisors with appropriate documentation
• Seek out innovative and creative ways to improve MetLife\'s process and procedures.
• Support in execution of process improvements
• Support with reporting responsibilities
• Researching and resolving complex issues
• Responsible for maintaining metrics

Education, Technical Skills & Other Critical RequirementEducation

• Bachelor\'s degree (Any Stream) or diploma with a minimum of 15 years of education (Candidates with B.Tech, MBA, BCA, or with any technical education would not be required)

Experience(In Years)

• Mandatory
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Underwriting domain across retail or group
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an IC role in a metric driven environment
• Preferred
• Experience in product lines (Life, Trauma cover, Total & Permanent Disability, Income Protection Insurance)

Technical Skills

• Good Computer navigation skills
• Good knowledge of complete MS Office suite
• Good typing speed 90% accuracy with 30 words per min
• Analytical and interpersonal skills
• Good Communication skills - Should be able to speak effectively, read, interpret business documents. Good verbal/written communication
• Data gathering ability/ Eye for detail
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to work on routine/standardized transactions
• Self disciplined and result oriented
• Ability to multi task
• Self -motivated with excellent time management skills

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