Assistant Manager, Underwriting Commercial Lines – Fire & Misc classes

Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general insurance company in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager for Underwriting Commercial Lines to manage Fire and Miscellaneous classes. You will provide technical support and enhance capabilities within the team. The ideal candidate must hold a degree in insurance, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and possess strong technical, analytical, and communication skills. This role offers a chance to significantly influence company strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in Fire and Miscellaneous class of insurance.
• Strong drive to excel professionally and to motivate others.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Section Head and manage Fire & Miscellaneous classes.
• Provide technical support to business units/branches.
• Manage underwriting performance for Fire & Miscellaneous classes.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organization skills

Education

Degree in insurance or relevant discipline

Professional qualification in AMII/ACII

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Manager, Underwriting Commercial Lines – Fire & Misc classes

Support the Section Head and manage Fire & Miscellaneous classes.

Provide technical support to business units/branches.

Manage underwriting performance for Fire & Miscellaneous classes

The key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Section Head to understand, develop & recommend approach to increase market share on profit segment for Fire & Miscellaneous class.
• Assist the Section Head to explore different product, pricing and underwriting options to enable optimal portfolio balance between growth and profit and alignment to company strategies.
• Ensure team alignment and clear development of organizational opportunities and manage threats and risks.
• Enhance capabilities/work skills of Underwriter from technical skill to marketing skill.
• Liaise with Treaty Reinsurers on risks exceeding the company authority for approval and acceptance.
• Network with Reinsurance Market for new opportunities and support.
• Network with Brokers and Agents to keep abreast of market movements and demands.
• Design and develop new Products (when require) and lead projects related to Fire & Miscellaneous portfolio.
• Review Underwriting rules and guidelines for Fire & Miscellaneous portfolio.
• Underwriting & Analyzing risk base on Company Guideline.
• Assist the Section Head in various types of Audits (internal & external) and reporting.

Job Specification:

• Degree holder in insurance or any other relevant discipline.
• Preferable with professional qualification in AMII/ACII.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in Fire and Miscellaneous class of insurance.
• Good technical, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Self-motivated, positive working attitude and capable of working independently.
• Good organization and effective time management.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad is a leading general insurance company in Malaysia with a network of 22 offices nationwide that serves over a million customers. We strive to provide the best insurance solutions and services to our customers.