APAC Infrastructure Engineering Underwriter

NACBA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the Asia Engineering reinsurance team, supporting underwriting and daily operations for profitable growth in Malaysia and other assigned markets.

The role also provides pre-underwriting analytical support to other Asian desks, primarily for SEA and Australian markets, with cross-functional collaboration and participation in market strategies and product development initiatives.

Qualifications

• University degree in an Engineering Discipline with 3+ years working experience in infrastructure projects or loss adjusting field handling infrastructure losses.
• Underwriting experience in primary insurance or reinsurance segment is an advantage.
• Passion for learning particularly new technology development.
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, multi-cultural and matrix organization.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability; Commercial mindset with ability to perform under pressure.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess infrastructure insurance businesses regarding risk exposure, coverage review, risk modelling and costing.
• Support business origination and build strong relationship with business partners in assigned markets.
• Follow up on post underwriting activities including compiling underwriting documentation in accordance with company guidelines, handling post-bind policy amendments or treaty special acceptance, ensuring data quality in IT system, supporting claim handling and reserving review.
• Collaborate with cross functional team to execute market strategies.
• Provide technical advice and conduct training sessions for both Swiss Re clients and internal teams.
• Support Swiss Re Engineering Digital strategy, new product development initiatives, market research and other growth initiatives such as IDI, Renewable Energy solutions.
• Ensure efficient coordination with internal stakeholders such as other Specialty lines, Key Account managers, P&C Client Underwriters, P&C Treaty / Fac, Business Services, Claims and Finance

Skills

Engineering degree

Underwriting experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Swiss Re in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the Asia Engineering reinsurance team, supporting underwriting and daily operations for profitable growth in Malaysia and other assigned markets.

The role also provides pre-underwriting analytical support to other Asian desks, primarily for SEA and Australian markets, with cross-functional collaboration and participation in market strategies and product development initiatives.