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HNW Principal Underwriter, Life Operations

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HKFull-time2026-08-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Support the High Net Worth (HNW) life insurance business by underwriting high sum assured cases and managing reinsurance relationships.

Role type

Principal Underwriter (Life Operations)

Builds

Underwriting decisions and guidelines for high-value life and health insurance products.

Domain

Insurance (Life & Health), High Net Worth segment

Required skills

Underwriting assessment, Risk management, Reinsurance negotiation, Product development, Credit decisioning, Training delivery

Preferred skills

HNW underwriting authority (USD 10M+), Management experience

Technologies

Underwriting systems, Reinsurance platforms

Responsibilities

Review and create underwriting practices and guidelines, Coach and offer guidance to underwriters, Liaise with reinsurers for best offers on high sum assured cases, Provide credit decisions and recommendations for complex cases, Monitor and ensure alignment and quality of underwriting practice, Handle enquiries from peers, sales partners and other departments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities