Underwriter, International Brokers, Singapore Distribution Division

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Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary :

This role primarily manages the Commercial Business Packages Scheme, and other commercial lines, which will involve developing good relationships with a mixture of brokers and small portfolio of direct clients, performing underwriting within agreed processes and risk appetites, and with senior direction and guidance, achieving business development and retention targets.

You will spend the majority of your time delivering underwriting decisions, referring cases outside personal authority limits, supporting the AVP, Singapore Distribution Division - Int'l Brokers, in maintaining the service level of the scheme, and ensuring sustainability of the scheme. You will also assist in managing Open Market business and need to have strong relationship management and communication skills.

Job Duties:

• Overall management of day-to-day underwriting, ensuring a quick turnaround

• Work closely with Assistant Vice President and Senior Underwriter, Singapore Distribution Division - Brokers and relevant Portfolio Managers to ensure profitability of the business

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers

• Drive pipelines of new business and maintain high retention

• Review allocated cases and deliver underwriting decisions, following agreed processes at the designated authority level, and with the necessary senior direction and support, in order to secure profitable business within the agreed risk appetite.

• Generate reports to measure business performance

• Involved in ad-hoc projects when required

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum A-Levels or Polytechnic Diploma certification

• Minimum 3 years' experience in General Insurance broking or underwriting

• Preferably with knowledge of Commercial Insurance

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Keen learner and a self-starter with ability to work independently

• Positive attitude and ability to handle challenges

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications

• Hold professional certificate in General Insurance (CGI, PGI, BCP, etc)

• Ability to work on relevant PC applications.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World Family - a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey

• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program

• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

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