Underwriter, Property & Casualty

Underwriter, Property & Casualty

about the company

Our client is an established global general insurance provider specializing in property and casualty solutions across Singapore and the broader Asian market. The organization distributes its comprehensive suite of commercial insurance products through an extensive network of international and local brokers, agents, and financial advisors. Operational values are anchored on specialization, corporate accountability, and an entrepreneurial approach to risk management. The internal culture emphasizes clear communication and a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

about the job

This position focuses on executing the underwriting strategy to expand market share for commercial property and casualty products across Singapore and the regional market. Operating as an integral portfolio team member, you will handle the technical evaluation of higher-complexity new and renewal accounts in alignment with corporate underwriting standards and delegated authority limits. The role balances technical portfolio management with structured intermediary engagement to ensure profitable business growth.

• Portfolio Underwriting: Evaluating, pricing, and underwriting complex new and renewal Property & Casualty risks while adhering strictly to underwriting guidelines and delegated authority levels.

• Business Development: Conducting territory and distribution channel analyses to support enhanced product development, competitive conversions, and market penetration strategies.

• Technical Management: Reviewing and enhancing portfolio pricing models, conducting technical portfolio remediation for underperforming segments, and analyzing monthly loss ratios.

• Relationship Management: Managing and deepening strategic relationships with brokers, agents, and financial advisors to identify client coverage needs and provide tailored risk solutions.

• Compliance and Governance: Ensuring rigorous adherence to operational policies, delegated authority limits, regulatory compliance requirements, and know-your-customer screening practices.

• Team Guidance: Training and guiding junior staff members to support professional growth within the organization and conducting peer underwriting audits as required.

about the manager/team

You will report directly to the Head of the department and work closely with team leaders and technical specialists within the underwriting business unit. The team operates within a structured environment that emphasizes open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving high service standards. Cross-functional collaboration with claims, finance, actuarial, and risk management teams is a key feature of the daily workflow.

skills and experience required

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following objective criteria:

• Education: A Degree or Diploma in Insurance, or a Degree/Diploma in Business or Engineering supplemented with a Commercial General Insurance (CGI) certification, ACII, or ANZIIF accreditation.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Property & Casualty insurance underwriting, including direct intermediary engagement and technical underwriting.

• Technical Knowledge: Comprehension of general insurance operations, risk assessment methodologies, policy wordings, and industry legislation relevant to the Property & Casualty sector.

• Systems Proficiency: Competency in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, for portfolio reporting and data analysis.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Hazel at +65 93884683. (EA: 94C3609/ R25158773)