Surety Underwriting Assistant Manager

婵物捨; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a technical underwriter in Kuala Lumpur to provide expertise and guidance in underwriting strategies. The role involves monitoring performance metrics, developing underwriting guidelines, and supporting portfolio management. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills, contributing to the company's commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting required.
• 4+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting with High School Diploma.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to underwriting strategies and solutions.
• Monitor underwriting strategy performance metrics.
• Support portfolio management and customer initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Job description

Job Summary

To provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance to Business Units and Underwriters under direct supervision, specializing in a line of business or product line, to enable achievement of business goals and excellent customer service.

Key Accountabilities

1. Contribute to the implementation of underwriting strategies (e.g., pricing) and solutions (e.g., product development, underwriting tools, and processes) for a portfolio, line of business, or product line.
2. Develop knowledge in the specific product line and industry.
3. Monitor underwriting strategy performance metrics, data, and insights.
4. Operate within established organization Risk Policy, Global Underwriting Policy, and underwriting governance policies.
5. Contribute to the development of technical underwriting guidelines, best practices, controls, and procedures.
6. Work on projects of low to moderate complexity.
7. Handle queries within delegated authority.
8. Support portfolio management, including analysis to monitor profitability and growth of specialty areas.
9. Monitor technical price accuracy and support technical price certification.
10. Contribute to the technical underwriting review process.
11. Participate in compliance-related activities, including regulatory exams and insurance department inquiries.
12. Anticipate, recognize, and respond to customer needs.
13. Support the implementation of customer initiatives.
14. Provide status updates.
15. Resolve technical problems by referring to policies, procedures, and specifications.
16. Compare alternatives for solving problems or improving procedures/products and provide recommendations.
17. Provide technical expertise for short-term, defined scope projects.

Job Functions

• May recommend changes or remedial actions.
• May contribute to developing technical standards, controls, and practices for the line of business or product line.
• May monitor accumulation elements relevant to the line of business.
• May contribute to underwriting technical training content development.

Job Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 2+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting.

AND

• Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred:

• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Insurance industry experience.

Business Accountabilities

• Review and analyze project performance using standard reporting tools, highlighting discrepancies against plans.
• Identify and adhere to legal and regulatory principles relevant to standard work practices.
• Collect data from established sources and provide analysis, recommendations, and commentary to facilitate underwriting decisions.
• Monitor underwriting processes for opportunities for improvement.
• Review and analyze customer service levels and highlight discrepancies.
• Provide detailed procedural advice to ensure internal standards are met.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we challenge the status quo and focus on positives. We value our employees' experience and offer opportunities for growth across business areas.

Let’s continue to grow together!

• Location: MY - Kuala Lumpur
• Remote working: Not specified
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter: Tarenjit Kaur
• Closing date: Not specified