Engineering & Construction Underwriter – Infrastructure Growth

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

Job summary

Swiss Re in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated engineering underwriter to support underwriting and daily operations for profitable growth in infrastructure reinsurance across Malaysia and assigned markets. The role also provides pre-underwriting analytical support to other Asian Engineering Underwriting desks, primarily for SEA and Australian markets, contributing to cross-regional collaboration.

You will work with a team of engineers, reporting to a team leader in KL, and travel when needed to

Qualifications

• Engineering degree plus 3+ years in infrastructure projects or loss adjusting.
• Underwriting experience in primary insurance or reinsurance is a plus.
• Passion for learning particularly new technology development.
• Able to work in a multi-cultural, matrix organization.
• Strong sense of ownership with commercial mindset 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

Underwriting experience

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Swiss Re in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated engineering underwriter to support underwriting and daily operations for profitable growth in infrastructure reinsurance across Malaysia and assigned markets. The role also provides pre-underwriting analytical support to other Asian Engineering Underwriting desks, primarily for SEA and Australian markets, contributing to cross-regional collaboration.

You will work with a team of engineers, reporting to a team leader in KL, and travel when needed to