IPL Underwriting AM / Lead (General Insurance)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Manager - International Personal Lines Underwriting to enhance portfolio performance and compliance within a global insurance framework. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in general insurance, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and be skilled in Microsoft Office and data tools. This high-impact role focuses on driving growth, improving processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Join us to influence product strategy and accelerate growth in the dynamic insurance market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years within the General Insurance industry.
• Experience focused on motor and underwriting background.
• Additional experience in portfolio management or pricing is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to yearly IPL financial plan and assess portfolio performance.
• Support development of new product features and obtain approvals.
• Improve underwriting processes and reduce turnaround time.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and prepare reports.
• Engage with stakeholders and generate new ideas.

Skills

General Insurance experience

Portfolio management

Strong communication

Data manipulation and extraction tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an insurance-relevant field

Professional insurance qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

BI tools

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and analytical Underwriting professional ready to drive growth and innovation within a Global, Multi-National General Insurance Leader? We are seeking a strategic Assistant Manager - International Personal Lines (IPL) Underwriting to join our team in Kuala Lumpur.

This high-impact role is crucial for assisting in the management of the overall underwriting and product development function across a cutting-edge portfolio, aimed at achieving accelerated growth and meeting aggressive financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Portfolio Management: Actively contribute to meeting the yearly IPL financial plan (topline and bottomline). Assess and manage portfolio performance, handle underwriting referrals, and continuously enhance underwriting processes.
• Product Development & Innovation: Provide essential technical support during the development of new product features and coverage wording, and help obtain necessary approvals. Support required system changes or maintenance for Auto, Residential, or SPL products.
• Operational Efficiency: Focus on improving the underwriting journey, reducing administrative work, and shortening the turnaround time for referral/approval cases.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure full compliance with regulatory, PIAM, local, regional, and global guidelines, including peer review. Prepare and accurate and timely internal and external reports and statistics.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with distribution channels, providing constructive feedback and discussion to generate new ideas and grow the portfolio. Coordinate information and communicate results to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years within the General Insurance industry, preference for a motor focus and strong underwriting background. Additional working experience in portfolio management or insurance product pricing is recommended.
• Education: Minimum Bachelor's Degree in an insurance-relevant field. Preference for degrees in Actuarial, Statistic, Business Admin, Financial or Management. Additional professional insurance qualifications paper is recommended.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is necessary. Proficiency in data manipulation / extraction tools such as SQL, and BI tools is highly valued.
• Soft Skills: Positive work attitude with a focus on continuous improvement. Strong communication, excellence in execution, innovative thinking, and an inclusive mindset are key to success.

If you are ready to take a leadership step, influence product strategy, and drive accelerated growth in the dynamic personal lines insurance market, apply now or reach out to Dex at 0162541577.