Head of Financial Lines, CI

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich is seeking an Underwriting Manager I to lead and drive the underwriting strategy for specific lines of business. This role requires collaboration with local teams, market insights, and a focus on performance management to achieve portfolio goals.

Responsibilities

• Leads underwriting strategy and performance for specific lines of business.
• Identifies opportunities and risks using data for decision-making.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Market/Economic Environment

Exposure/Accumulations

Underwriting Strategy

Risk Insights

Customer Centricity

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Decision Making

Insurance Legal & Regulatory Environment

Negotiation

Operating Globally

Organizational Agility

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Job Summary

The Line(s) of Business Underwriting Manager I leads, drives, and is accountable for the underwriting strategy and performance of specific lines of business across all markets within their designated domain, typically a medium to large country or market segment, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops and oversees the underwriting strategy for specific lines of business to achieve portfolio performance goals.
• Identifies opportunities and risks, utilizing data and insights for informed decision-making and implementing necessary changes.
• Leverages knowledge of market trends and distribution dynamics, working with local teams to meet customer needs.
• Serves as a referral point for underwriting decisions requiring empowerment.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and local underwriting teams to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.
• Improves underwriting processes and efficiency, and nurtures talent to ensure organizational sustainability and future readiness.

Performance Management

• Demonstrates commitment to corporate values.
• Participates actively in the performance management cycle.
• Acts to improve personal and team performance.
• Supports and collaborates with colleagues.
• Engages in personal development initiatives.

Job Qualifications

Skills

Functional Skills

• Market/Economic Environment - Proficiency Level 2
• Exposure/Accumulations - Proficiency Level 2
• Underwriting Strategy - Proficiency Level 2
• Risk Insights - Proficiency Level 2
• Customer Centricity - Proficiency Level 3

Cross-Functional Skills

• Analytical Thinking - Proficiency Level 2
• Business Acumen - Proficiency Level 2
• Decision Making - Proficiency Level 3
• Insurance Legal & Regulatory Environment - Proficiency Level 2
• Negotiation - Proficiency Level 2
• Operating Globally - Proficiency Level 2
• Organizational Agility - Proficiency Level 2
• Problem Solving - Proficiency Level 3
• Relationship Management - Proficiency Level 3
• Stakeholder Management - Proficiency Level 3
• Strategic Thinking - Proficiency Level 3

Company Culture

At Zurich, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. We encourage our employees to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and pursue opportunities for professional development. Join us in shaping the future of insurance and making a positive impact worldwide.