Head L&H UW & Claims Office APAC ex China

Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd.; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd. seeks a senior Head L&H UW & Claims Office APAC ex China to provide technical leadership across APAX, translating global standards into the regional context.

The role drives underwriting evolution and owns key client relationships while strengthening governance, technical communities and talent development. You will shape risk philosophy, ensure high-quality execution and represent APAX in global Underwriting & Claims forums, working with partners and markets to advance

Qualifications

• 15+ years in L&H (re)insurance with strong technical underwriting/claims expertise.
• Recognised technical leader with credibility for senior stakeholder guidance.
• Strong understanding of underwriting philosophy, risk assessment and appetite.
• Governance mindset with experience in technical assurance and remediation.
• Proven ability to develop technical communities and future leaders.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical leadership for L&H Underwriting & Claims across APAX and translate global philosophy into the regional context.
• Ensure consistent application of underwriting/claims standards across APAX.
• Drive evolution of underwriting approaches using data, technology and new methods.
• Own senior regional Underwriting & Claims relationships with key clients.
• Lead technical governance and quality assurance for Underwriting & Claims.
• Develop technical talent and future leaders across markets and centers.

Connaissances

Technical leadership

Underwriting expertise

Claims knowledge

Governance & quality mindset

Leadership & people development

Formation

Professional qualification in L&H Underwriting or Claims

Description du poste

Head L&H UW & Claims Office APAC ex China

Provide technical leadership for L&H Underwriting & Claims across APAX and translate global philosophy, standards and risk appetite into the regional context

Ensure consistent and high-quality application of underwriting and claims philosophy, standards, procedures and authorities across APAX

Drive the evolution of underwriting approaches in APAX, working closely with Underwriting Solutions and other partners to leverage data, technology and new approaches to risk assessment and acceptance
Own senior regional Underwriting & Claims relationships with key clients, bringing technical expertise and risk insights to strategic client discussions and ensuring strong connectivity between client needs, market teams and the wider UW&C community

Drive external thought leadership through client forums, industry engagement and public speaking, strengthening Swiss Re's position as a technical expert and knowledge partner

Represent APAX towards Global Underwriting & Claims and contribute regional perspectives to the development of global philosophy, standards and priorities

Provide senior technical judgement and guidance on complex, material or emerging underwriting and claims matters, including matters exceeding local authorities where applicable

Own and continuously strengthen the regional technical governance and quality assurance framework for Underwriting & Claims

Conduct and oversee targeted technical deep-dives, quality reviews and other first-line assurance activities across market and service teams

Build and lead strong Underwriting & Claims technical communities across APAX, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing between markets, our service center in Bangalore and global teams

Develop technical talent and future leaders and contribute to attractive and sustainable career paths for underwriting and claims professionals

About You

At least 15 years' experience in L&H (re)insurance, with strong technical expertise in underwriting and/or claims and a sound understanding of L&H products and profitability drivers

Recognised technical leader with the judgement and credibility to provide direction on complex matters and influence senior stakeholders

Strong understanding of underwriting philosophy, risk assessment and risk appetite, with the ability to translate global principles into the APAX context

Strong governance and quality mindset, with experience in technical assurance, reviews and driving effective remediation

Curiosity and openness to evolve underwriting through data, technology and new approaches, while maintaining sound risk principles

Proven leadership and people-development skills, with the ability to build strong technical communities and develop future leaders

Strong communication, influencing and relationship-management skills across markets, functions and global teams

Relevant professional qualification in L&H Underwriting or Claims (e.g. CII, FALU or equivalent) is an advantage