Head of Underwriting & Portfolio Strategy

Chubb External; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb External in Malaysia is seeking an experienced underwriting leader to drive risk assessment and profitability across Accident & Health lines. You will oversee portfolio performance, develop robust underwriting processes and collaborate with product, legal, and distribution teams to support growth.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, training and development of underwriters, and maintaining financial discipline throughout the value chain while aligning with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting to assess risk and underwrite new and renewal business for Accident & Health.
• Monitor revenue and profitability by line of business and take timely corrective action.
• Develop and maintain underwriting processes and ensure financial discipline.
• Oversee portfolio analysis and report performance monthly/quarterly.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, IT and distribution for product development.
• Provide training to underwriters and guide operations.
• Market intelligence on competitors and regulatory trends.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Portfolio analysis

Product development

Market intelligence

Training

Job description

Chubb External in Malaysia is seeking an experienced underwriting leader to drive risk assessment and profitability across Accident & Health lines. You will oversee portfolio performance, develop robust underwriting processes and collaborate with product, legal, and distribution teams to support growth.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, training and development of underwriters, and maintaining financial discipline throughout the value chain while aligning with regulatory guidelines.