Senior Client Underwriter P&C Retakaful

Swiss Re; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Client Underwriter to manage treaty underwriting, client relationships and growth opportunities. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver tailored reinsurance solutions for assigned clients in Malaysia and the region.

The role requires strong market knowledge, a proven track record in treaty underwriting, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant insurance/Takaful or reinsurance experience.
• Strong treaty underwriting background.
• Market knowledge & existing relationships with insurance/Takaful companies in Malaysia.
• Language skills: English (must); Bahasa Melayu and/or Indonesia advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients at all levels, including working level, C-suites and key influencers.
• Analysing and underwriting treaty risks according to risk quality, appetite and guidelines.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver solutions meeting clients' growth aspirations and Retakaful demands.

Skills

Treaty underwriting

Relationship management

Market knowledge

English (must)

Team leadership

Job description

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MY

About the Team

This is your opportunity to join one of the world's leading reinsurers and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. At Swiss Re, our teams are trusted partners in helping clients navigate major global risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cyber threats and changing demographics.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, international environment where knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous development are encouraged. Our people bring together diverse perspectives, technical excellence, and a passion for solving complex problems. Together, we create forward‑looking solutions that enable businesses, communities, and economies to take informed risks and grow.

With approximately 15,000 colleagues worldwide, Swiss Re offers not just a job, but the opportunity to build a meaningful career with a team that is making a positive impact on the world every day.

About the role

General Job Outline:

• Develop and maintain relationships with our clients at all levels, including the working level, C‑suites, decision‑makers and key influencers of assigned clients.
• Analysing and underwriting treaty risks according to risk quality, risk appetite and the Group guidelines
• Effectively manage cross functional teams to deliver appropriate solutions to meet client's strategic growth aspirations, as well as driving new Retakaful demands from the markets to meet Swiss Re's own growth aspirations.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure Swiss Re (and generally you as the Client Underwriter) is the first port of call for assigned clients;
• Technical treaty underwriting, to establish risk quality, costing & pricing to arrive at appropriate reinsurance terms and conditions in accordance with Swiss Re criteria, parameters and underwriting guidelines.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of clients, with optimal and efficient utilization of SR resources and at all times ensuring appropriate contribution and profitability targets are met;
• Develop/Execute business plans including marketing objectives and strategies in respect of the portfolio of clients in assigned markets;
• Identify opportunities to work with assigned clients by delivering SR value propositions, and to secure business to meet plan;
• Take leadership internally across various functions to ensure the teams are aligned to perform optimally for our clients.

About You

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant insurance/Takaful or reinsurance/Retakaful experience.
• Strong treaty underwriting background.
• Market knowledge & existing relationships with insurance/Takaful companies in Malaysia and preferably from other SEA markets.
• Language skills: English (must), Proficiency in speaking Bahasa Melayu and/or Indonesia will be an advantage.
• Action orientated with 'hunger' to achieve good results.
• Outgoing, confident with excellent social skills, written and verbal communication and presentation skills, marketing and negotiation skills. Public speaking skills will be an advantage.
• Self-starter, problem solver, creative, entrepreneurial, persistent, determined, ability to learn quickly and think on one's feet.
• Good network and markets knowledge within Asia.
• Motivated and results oriented with an ability to work in a team (including coordinating various stakeholders and inspiring cross functional team) and ability to deliver under pressure.
• Willingness to travel as required.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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