Commercial Lines - Underwriter

1. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Team Leader/Senior Underwriter in the underwriting and management of Commercial Lines portfolio to achieve sustainable underwriting profit and premium growth

• Aim to achieve a good working understanding of risk exposures and policy terms and conditions. Take steps towards deep learning and specializing in two lines of business. Accept only risks which one can understand

• Adhere to underwriting/corporate guidelines

• Collaborate with Distribution to identify opportunities and strategies in support of growth in Commercial Lines segments and develop appropriate underwriting solutions for our intermediaries/insureds. This includes research and development of new products and initiatives to meet changing customer needs that align with our company's interests.

• Collaborate with Distribution to bring in new business and maintain high renewal retention

• Support Distribution in engaging with intermediaries/insureds and conduct regular account review with the aim of improving underwriting results and premium growth.

• Assist the Team Leader/Senior Underwriter to achieve the performance objectives of the team and maintain a high level of service

• Participate in any other projects and tasks as assigned

2. EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Mandatory: Certification in General Insurance (CGI) and Health Insurance (HI)

• Diploma/Tertiary education and/or ACII or other insurance diploma is a plus

3. EXPERIENCE & ANY SPECIFIC SKILLS SET REQUIRED

• Minimum 4 years of experience in general insurance servicing and 3 years in underwriting commercial lines products

• Positive and service oriented attitude good negotiation skills

• Hands on, pragmatic with some leadership experience