Vice President, HNW Underwriting - HSBC Life

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Vice President, High-Net-Worth (HNW) Underwriting.

In this role you will: 

• Conduct medical, financial and compliance assessment in accordance with the company’s underwriting guidelines and risk framework, adhering to delegated authority limits and service level agreements


• Manage the referral process to ensure optimal capacity for ultra large risks, including overseeing the total exposure with reinsurers


• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners to collaboratively resolve complex underwriting queries related to risk selection


• Support the training and development of junior underwriters, including contributing to internal quality assurance audits to maintain consistent underwriting standards


• Review and refine medical, financial and residency guidelines to ensure continued market competitiveness


• Provides underwriting expertise and insights for new product development and broader company initiatives review


• Identify and implement process improvement to streamline internal workflow and enhance operational efficiency

To be successful you will need: 

• Extensive underwriting experience in life, disability and critical illness insurance with minimum 5 years specializing in HNW


• University Degree or equivalent professional insurance designation preferred (e.g. ALU, FALU)


• Proven ability to manage complex cases and make sound decisions under pressure


• Strong understanding of medical, non-medical and financial principles and practices


• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

Opening up a world of opportunity

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Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

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