Assistant Manager / Senior Executive Underwriting Commercial (Fire & Misc Classes)

Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Manager/Senior Executive for underwriting in Fire & Misc categories. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong analytical, technical, and communication skills. This role involves managing underwriting performance, developing market strategies, and liaising with reinsurers. The company offers a dynamic work environment where motivation and independent work are key.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 to 6 years working experience in Fire and Miscellaneous class of insurance.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Self-motivated and positive working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage underwriting performance for Fire & Miscellaneous classes.
• Assist the Section Head to develop approach to increase market share.
• Network with Reinsurers and Brokers for opportunities.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Time management

Education

Degree in insurance or relevant discipline

Professional qualification in CAII / AAII (CMII/AMII)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Mgr / Senior Executive Underwriting Commercial (Fire & Misc classes)

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 CAII / AAII (CMII/AMII).
• Minimum 4 to 6 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.