Senior Underwriter (Life/Health)

Shape Your Future With Us



General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.



Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 37 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and promote a culture that supports professional and personal growth.




Your Role



Our Asia Life/Health team is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter with strong underwriting expertise to contribute to the growth, development, and profitability of our business across Asia. You will provide medical and financial underwriting expertise, while supporting underwriting research and development, product innovation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the region. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the region, you will help deliver practical underwriting solutions for our clients and business partners.




Your Key Responsibilities

• Underwritingfor medical, financial and special risks within the scope of assignedunderwriting limits


• Conducttimely underwriting assessments in accordance with established guidelines andbest practices, consulting with medical advisors, peers, and management asappropriate


• Continuouslyenhance underwriting expertise to maintain professional and business standards


• Monitor casereferral volumes, underwriting reports and other relevant statistics of eachbranch


• Support thedevelopment, implementation, and continuous improvement of underwritingoperational standards, case intake processes, and quality control initiativesacross the region


• Contribute tothe review and enhancement of internal and client underwriting guidelines


• Supportdigitalization initiatives and promote the adoption of new underwritingpractices


• Collaboratewith cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to design and deliver bespokeproducts and innovative solutions


• Providetimely and expert advice on underwriting matters, ensuring effective resolutionof underwriting issues across Asia Life/Health and Global Life/Health


• Conductresearch and review new and existing product definitions and solutions


• Participatein regional and international initiatives and projects

Your Profile

• Relevanttertiary qualification with a minimumof 12 years of work experience in a life insurance or reinsurancecompany, including good knowledge of one or more of Asian markets


• Sound medical underwriting knowledge and experience withlife, critical illness, disability and health insurance products


• Professionalunderwriting qualifications such as FALU or equivalent are advantageous


• Goodcommand of English, both written and spoken


• Proficiency in an additional Asian language would be anadvantage, given the regional scope of the role


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ableto work independently while also being an effective team player


• Willingnessand ability to undertake occasional regional travel

We offer a

• highly professional and inclusive work environment that values excellence, integrity, personal responsibility and the unique talent of each employee

• flat management hierarchy and team-based environment that promote collaboration and free-flowing communication

• market competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive suite of employee benefits


Does this sound exciting?

If you want to shape your future with us, we look forward to receiving your application via the Apply Now link.




Contact

Human Resources




Our Address




General Reinsurance AG


Singapore Branch

9 Temasek Boulevard

Suntec Tower 2 #10-01

Singapore 038989 (Singapore)