New Business Senior Officer is responsible for providing operational support to the functional areas within the operations department. The operational support consists of special assignments, small project work, business analysis, and support execution of initiatives. The role supports execution of key strategic initiatives and projects.
 

Position Responsibilities:

Perform risk assessment for individual new business applications in accordance with the company’s underwriting guidelines, risk appetite and service pledge

Monitor daily task volumes and identify improvement opportunities to enhance the overall customer experience throughout new business application journey and operational efficiency

Participates in development, maintenance and enhancement of workflow system and contribute business requirements for new products and system development

Work closely with distribution channels to facilitate the underwriting services

Ensure compliance to company and responsible for insurance case processing and documentation of the relevant business

Assist to develop and coach offshore New Business and Underwriting Teams

Required Qualifications:

Degree preferably in business administration, finance, or a related field

4+ years of insurance or brokerage experience with individual life business

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, work independent, multi-tasking, open-minded, a good team player, customer service skills

Strong customer orientation mindset with good analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua)

When you join our team:

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.

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