Specialist Underwriting Governance

QBE Asia

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Hybrid Working

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Job summary

QBE Asia in Hong Kong/Macau seeks an experienced Underwriting Governance professional to implement group underwriting standards and drive portfolio reporting. You will collaborate with regional teams to strengthen governance and ensure timely escalation of issues.

The role focuses on delegated authority management, peer reviews, risk assessments, and ongoing improvement initiatives. You will train stakeholders and maintain up-to-date guidelines across HK and Macau, contributing to a robust

Qualifications

Experience in underwriting governance and DUAs is required.
Ability to collaborate with regional governance teams and stakeholders.
Track record of compliance with underwriting guidelines.
Strong analytical and reporting skills for portfolio governance.

Responsibilities

Implement consistent underwriting policies in HK and Macau.
Provide necessary communication on UW governance to all stakeholders to support compliance to governance standard.
Administration of Delegated Authority framework for Underwriting in HK and Macau including system sanctions.
Administration of Peer Review process on Underwriting in HK & Macau.
Assist Regional governance team on Delegated Underwriting Authority management. Monitor compliance with underwriting guidelines and standards and undertake regular reviews.
Assist and facilitate the process for the annual risk assessment exercise with the underwriting team.
Collaborate with Regional governance team on ad-hoc improvement projects to strengthen the governance standard in the underwriting community.
Assist in periodic declaration and attestation on the topic of Underwriting Governance.
Provide clarification to the wider community on the topic of Underwriting Governance.
Ensure peer reviews completed timely as per Asia guidelines and appropriate actions taken on identified gaps and improvements.
Ensure local DUAs are reported to the Regional team in compliance with Asia DUA guidelines Internal and External Audit findings on Underwriting Governance (i.e. compliance to standard, number of breaches, risk assessment) are generally satisfactory.
Ensure local UW guidelines in place, regularly reviewed, up to date, communicated and cascaded

Skills

Administration Management

Analytical Thinking

Business Reporting

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Financial Products

Insurance Underwriting

Intentional collaboration

Managing performance

Policy Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Sourcing Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to ensure the implementation of underwriting policies in compliance with Group standards, collaborate with various departments to develop portfolio reporting, and identify and escal issues for necessary actions in a timely manner.

The opportunity

Play a key role in strengthening underwriting governance across Hong Kong and Macau, helping to ensure consistent standards, sound controls and regulatory compliance.
Work closely with local and regional stakeholders to support delegated authority, peer reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build your expertise in a collaborative regional environment where your work will directly contribute to a strong and effective underwriting community.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

Implementation of consistent underwriting policies, procedures and practices in HK and Macau in compliance with the Group, Regional and local UW Standards
Provide necessary communication on UW governance to all stakeholders to support compliance to governance standard
Administration of Delegated Authority framework for Underwriting n HK and Macau including system sanctions
Administration of Peer Review process on Underwriting in HK & Macau
Assist Regional governance team on Delegated Underwriting Authority management. Monitor compliance with underwriting guidelines and standards and undertake regular reviews
Assist and facilitate the process for the annual risk assessment exercise with the underwriting team.
Collaborate with Regional governance team on ad-hoc improvement projects to strengthen the governance standard in the underwriting community.
Assist in periodic declaration and attestation on the topic of Underwriting Governance
Provide clarification to the wider community on the topic of Underwriting Governance
Ensure peer reviews completed timely as per Asia guidelines and appropriate actions taken on identified gaps and improvements.
Ensure local DUAs are reported to the Regional team in compliance with Asia DUA guidelines Internal and External Audit findings on Underwriting Governance (i.e. compliance to standard, number of breaches, risk assessment) are generally satisfactory
Ensure local UW guidelines in place, regularly reviewed, up to date, communicated and cascaded

About You

Provide necessary training on underwriting (UW) governance to all stakeholders to ensure compliance.
Administration of Delegated Authority (DUA) framework for Underwriting, including central management of DUA agreements.
Monitor compliance with underwriting guidelines and standards, conducting regular reviews.
Support the development of business plans, strategy, and budgets in collaboration with Product Leaders.
Collaborate with the Catastrophe Modelling team to monitor, assess, and manage exposures effectively.
Ensure timely completion of peer reviews and take appropriate actions on identified gaps and improvements.
Maintain local UW guidelines, conduct regular reviews, and ensure they are up to date and cascaded appropriately.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

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