Medical Underwriter

Hannover Re - more than 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

If you want to experience how things are done in the Underwriting and Claims Services team at our Hong Kong Branch, join us on a permanent, full‑time basis commencing at the earliest possible date as a Medical Underwriter.

You can look forward to

Conducting underwriting risk assessments within delegated authority limits, ensuring alignment with company underwriting guidelines, team standards, and compliance requirements.

Evaluating and reviewing claims in accordance with policy terms and conditions, ensuring service‑level turnaround times are consistently achieved.

Delivering underwriting training to clients and participate in client meetings to support relationship building and technical understanding.

Contributing to product development initiatives by reviewing product specifications, policy wording, and underwriting guidelines.

Preparing departmental reports as required and supporting ad‑hoc assignments such as guideline maintenance and other tasks delegated by the Manager.

You come equipped with

• At least 3 years of experience in Life & Health Underwriting or Claims, or a background as a Registered Nurse or other medically related profession.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese (spoken and written) as the role requires liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Positive attitude with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• High Net Worth (HNW) underwriting experience is a strong advantage.
• Confident, engaging, and self‑motivated, with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively.
• Capable of working independently while also contributing collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and solid business acumen.
• Adaptable and versatile, comfortable handling a variety of products and serving diverse customer segments.
• Detail‑oriented and well‑organized, with the ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.

What We Offer
Atmosphere : You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual esteem and a readiness to help.
Benefits : Structured onboarding, flexible working hours, benefits superior to those of the collective agreement as well as modern offers for personal development, health management and work‑life balance are just some of our benefits.
Prospects : You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential – including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!

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