Underwriter, Financial Lines & Professional Liability

AXA Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced Financial Lines Underwriter to manage SME portfolios, including professional liability, within delegated authority. This role requires risk assessment, pricing, quotes, and policy docs, with emphasis on profitability and guideline adherence.

You will steward new business and renewals, support portfolio management, and help develop client materials while nurturing relationships with intermediaries. Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Insurance or related field, 5+ years in General Insurance and Financial Lines.
• ACII, ANZIIF and IA license preferred.
• Proactive, collaborative, independent with strong judgment and analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with underwriting systems.
• Strong written and spoken communication in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Independently underwrite financial lines for SMEs, including professional liability, within authority limits.
• Conduct risk assessments, determine coverage and pricing, and issue quotes and endorsements.
• Review new business and renewals for quality, adherence to guidelines, and profitability.
• Support portfolio management and track performance against business plans.
• Assist with marketing, product presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Develop relationships with intermediaries and distribution channels; seek new business.
• Respond to inquiries and provide timely service within service standards.
• Align underwriting with profitability targets; maintain audit trails.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, product development, and process improvements.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and elevate issues when needed.
• Prepare and present performance reports to management; propose corrective actions.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Client relationship

Interpersonal skills

Mandarin & English

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree or above

Tools

Underwriting systems

Job description

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced Financial Lines Underwriter to manage SME portfolios, including professional liability, within delegated authority. This role requires risk assessment, pricing, quotes, and policy docs, with emphasis on profitability and guideline adherence.

You will steward new business and renewals, support portfolio management, and help develop client materials while nurturing relationships with intermediaries. Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential.