Underwriter, Industry Practices

Chubb Insurance Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb Insurance Hong Kong Limited seeks an experienced underwriter to manage an existing Industry Practices portfolio and grow the business through new submissions. You will analyse data, communicate with producers, and ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines within your authority.

You will maintain strong relationships with brokers, promote industry-specific coverage, and assist the underwriting team as needed. Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin is required in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Engineering, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in Casualty and/or Financial Lines underwriting or broking.
• Experience in risk analysis is preferred.
• Mature, independent, self-motivated, and willing to learn, with the ability to take on challenges.
• Well-organised, with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• A proactive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned renewals and handle new submissions according to established procedures.
• Review and analyze all pertinent data to determine acceptability of risks according to established underwriting guidelines within assigned authority.
• Communicate with producers to obtain necessary underwriting information with proactive follow-up actions.
• Complete referral procedures for risks exceeding assigned authority.
• Maintain satisfactory relationship with distribution channels and brokers to obtain new/targeted businesses.
• Promote Chubb Industry Practices specialty coverage, products and services to the producers.
• Provide assistance on underwriting / administration matters to underwriting team and managers, where necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Engineering / Risk Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Responsible for underwriting, administering, and managing an existing Industry Practices portfolio, while supporting portfolio growth through new business development under the direction of the Head of Industry Practices.

Key responsibilities

Manage assigned renewals and handle new submissions according to established procedures

Review and analyze all pertinent data to determine acceptability of risks according to established underwriting guidelines within assigned authority

Communicate with producers to obtain necessary underwriting information with proactive follow-up actions

Complete referral procedures for risks exceeding assigned authority

Maintain satisfactory relationship with distribution channels and brokers to obtain new/targeted businesses

Promote Chubb Industry Practices specialty coverage, products and services to the producers

Provide assistance on underwriting / administration matters to underwriting team and managers, where necessary

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Engineering, Risk Management or a related discipline

4–8 years of relevant experience in Casualty and/or Financial Lines underwriting or broking

Experience in risk analysis is preferred

Mature, independent, self-motivated, and willing to learn, with the ability to take on challenges

Well-organised, with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and analytical skills

A proactive team player with excellent communication skills

Excellent written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other PC applications

Chubb Life is the international life insurance division of Chubb. Primarily focused on Asia, Chubb Life provides protection and savings-oriented life insurance products to individuals and groups. Chubb Life serves the needs of consumers through a variety of distribution channels, including primarily captive agents, but also through banks, retailers, brokers, independent agents and direct marketing. Chubb Life operates in Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Latin America. In mainland China, we participate in a joint venture with majority ownership of Huatai Life.

Chubb Life is the international life insurance division of Chubb. Primarily focused on Asia, Chubb Life provides protection and savings-oriented life insurance products to individuals and groups. Chubb Life serves the needs of consumers through a variety of distribution channels, including primarily captive agents, but also through banks, retailers, brokers, independent agents and direct marketing. Chubb Life operates in Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Latin America. In mainland China, we participate in a joint venture with majority ownership of Huatai Life.