Protege, General Underwriting – Portfolio Management

Etiqa Insurance and Takaful; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Etiqa Insurance and Takaful invites fresh graduates to join our Protégé Programme in the General Underwriting team in Kuala Lumpur. You will perform portfolio and financial analysis across General Insurance and Takaful products to deliver data-driven insights.

The role emphasizes data management, reporting for management review, and collaboration with stakeholders to support strategic initiatives. You will grow through structured learning and exposure to portfolio management in a leading insurer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or data-related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SQL, Python, Power BI or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform portfolio and financial analysis across General Insurance/Takaful products.
• Analyze trends, performance, and underwriting results to support business decisions.
• Assist in managing large datasets and preparing reports for management review.
• Support strategic initiatives within the General Underwriting function.
• Work closely with stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Insurance, Risk Management, IT, or related disciplines

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Kick-start your career in the insurance and takaful industry with Etiqa's Protégé Programme. We are looking for analytical and detail-oriented individuals to join our General Underwriting team and support portfolio management initiatives through data-driven analysis and insights.

What You'll Do

• Perform portfolio and financial analysis across General Insurance/Takaful products.
• Analyze trends, performance, and underwriting results to support business decisions.
• Assist in managing large datasets and preparing reports for management review.
• Support strategic initiatives within the General Underwriting function.
• Work closely with stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Insurance, Risk Management, IT, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with large sets of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar analytical tools is an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Candidate

• Actuarial background.
• Knowledge or exposure to Insurance/Takaful and IT-related disciplines.
• Passion for data analytics and portfolio management.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in the General Underwriting function.
• Exposure to portfolio management and business analytics.
• Opportunity to learn from industry professionals in a leading Insurance & Takaful organisation.
• Structured learning and development through the Protégé Programme.