Senior Treaty Underwriter

About the Role: 

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Treaty Underwriting Manager to lead and develop our treaty reinsurance portfolio across Asia region. This is a senior, hands-on role for a proven treaty underwriter with strong track record and market credibility, sound technical judgment, and the ability to balance growth with disciplined risk management.  Candidates must be currently based in Malaysia

Key Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting, structuring, and renewal of treaty reinsurance programs across assigned regions
• Manage a diversified portfolio including but not limited to Property, Casualty, Motor, Engineering, and Energy treaties
• Drive portfolio strategy in line with underwriting guidelines, capital appetite, and profitability targets
• Lead technical and commercial negotiations with cedents and brokers.
• Review loss experience, portfolio performance, and exposure trends, working closely with actuarial and claims teams
• Represent underwriting positions to senior management and internal committees
• Support and mentor underwriting team members, contributing to talent development and technical depth

Experience & Technical Requirements

• 7+ years of reinsurance experience, with preference in treaty underwriting
• Experience leading treaty portfolios across Asia region, preferably south Asia
• Strong technical understanding of treaty structures, pricing fundamentals, loss analysis, and wordings
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead renewals and manage complex negotiations
• Strong understanding of regional regulatory environments and market dynamics

Commercial & Market Profile

• Established relationships with major international and regional brokers
• Strong commercial judgment with a disciplined underwriting mindset
• Ability to balance strategic market support with technical underwriting.
• Confident decision-maker able to challenge market practice when required

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Insurance, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional insurance qualifications (ACII or equivalent) are strongly preferred