Senior Underwriting Developer

The Role As a Senior Underwriting Developer, Protection youwill be working closely with the AVP, Global Underwriting & ClaimsDevelopment, Protection to support a 12-month project to update ourunderwriting manual Ocean, with a particular focus ondeveloping protection underwriting philosophy. As a Senior Underwriting Developer, you will develop andimplement an underwriting proposition that meets both client needs and isconsistent with PL Re’s strategic focus, including the development of risk‑basedunderwriting frameworks suitable for automation. You’ll be working in a company that values your technicalskills, the innovative ideas and solutions you bring into the work you do, andyour ability to communicate those ideas effectively. As a member of the wider Protectioncommunity the incumbent is expected to help promote a culture across Protectionconsistent with the Pacific Life Re target culture and consistent with thecompany’s Principles and Behaviours. Within the Underwriting and Claims Developmentteam, our mission is to: To drive technical excellence by leveraging global expertise, enablinginnovation and collaboration to deliver credible, ethical solutions and long‑termshared value for partners and customers. Duties Ocean Development (80-90%) ·      Develop, review, and update medical research‑based loading (RBL)papers for Protection products, translating clinical evidence into clear,defensible underwriting positions suitable for Ocean. ·      Conduct structured medical literature reviews, includingepidemiology, prognosis, treatment advances, and outcomes relevant to Life, CI,TPD, and IP underwriting. ·      Synthesise medical evidence into concise, well‑structuredcontent aligned to existing underwriting philosophy and Ocean standards. ·      Support prioritised Ocean Protection content refresh activity inline with agreed delivery plans and timelines. ·      Work closely with the AVP and existing Development Team membersto ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across Protection content. ·      Respond to technical queries arising from Protection contentreviews, clarifying medical rationale and assumptions as required. Collaboration and Delivery Support (10-20%) ·      Collaborate with underwriting developers, medical SMEs, andOcean stakeholders to ensure medical content is fit for purpose andimplementation‑ready. ·      Support peer review processes for Protection medical contentupdates. ·      Contribute to knowledge sharing within the Development Team tosupport consistent medical interpretation and application. EssentialExperience –     Strong medical research background, with proven experience reviewing, analysing, and interpreting clinical and epidemiological evidence. –     Experience translating complex medical researchinto practical decision‑making guidance. –     Familiarity with life insurance or reinsurancemedical underwriting concepts, particularly for Protection products (Life, CI,TPD, IP). –     High attention to detail with the ability toproduce clear, well‑structured written content. –     Comfortable working to defined priorities andtimelines in a delivery‑focused environment. –     Strong written communication skills, with theability to explain medical concepts clearly to non‑medical stakeholders.