Assistant Manager Life Underwriter

About the role

Orient Insurance, part of the Al‑Futtaim Group, is looking for a motivated UAE National to join its Life Insurance team as an Assistant Manager Life Underwriter. You will assess life insurance applications, evaluate risks and make underwriting decisions within delegated authority while supporting business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate life insurance applications in line with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Review medical, financial, occupational and lifestyle information to determine risk acceptability.
• Approve, decline, postpone or modify coverage terms based on assessments and authority levels.
• Liaise with brokers, sales teams, medical providers and customers to obtain additional information.
• Ensure timely processing of new business, renewals, endorsements and policy amendments.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records in internal systems.
• Support product development with underwriting insights and market feedback.

Required profile

• UAE National with Family Book (Emirati) – mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Insurance or related field.
• Fresh graduates with strong academic credentials are welcome.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• High numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Long‑term career opportunities within a leading UAE insurance company.
• Comprehensive training and development programmes.
• Exposure to life insurance underwriting and risk management practices.
• Professional, collaborative work environment and growth prospects within the Al‑Futtaim Group.