Surety Underwriting Assistant Manager

Zurich Insurance

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 20,088 - 24,552

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Surety Underwriting Assistant Manager in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves providing technical underwriting expertise, monitoring strategy performance, and supporting portfolio management. Applicants should ideally have at least a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years in a relevant field, alongside strong communication skills. This is a full-time opportunity with the potential for growth within the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Contribute to implementation of underwriting strategies.
Monitor underwriting strategy relating to performance metrics.
Support aspects of portfolio management and profitability analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Strong listening skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Insurance industry experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

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Job Summary

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

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.
Develop knowledge in product line and industry.
Monitor underwriting strategy relating to performance metrics, data and insights.
Operate within established organization Risk Policy, Global Underwriting Policy and underwriting governance policies.
Contribute to development of technical underwriting guidelines, and Best Practices, including controls and procedures.

Work on projects of low to moderate complexity.

Handle queries within delegated authority.

Support aspects of portfolio management, including analysis to monitor profitability and growth of specialty areas of business.

Monitor Technical Price accuracy and supports Technical Price Certification.

Contribute to the Technical Underwriting Review Process.

Participate in compliance-related queries, including regulatory exams and insurance department inquiries.

Anticipate, recognize and respond to needs of customers.

Support implementation of customer initiatives.

Provide status updates.

Resolve technical problems by referring to policies, procedures, specifications.

Compare alternatives for solving problems or improving procedures or products and provide recommendations.

Provide technical expertise for short-term, defined scope projects.

Job Functions

May provide recommendations on aspects requiring change or remedial action.
May contribute to the development of technical standards, controls and practices in line of business or product line.
May monitor accumulations elements, where appropriate to the line of business.
May contribute to underwriting technical training content development.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting area

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting area

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting area

AND

Microsoft Office skills

Preferred:

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

Business Accountabilities

Review and analyze project performance using standard reporting tools and highlight discrepancies against plan.
Identify and comply with the main principles relevant to legal and regulatory controls that govern standard work practices.
Collect data from well- established sources and analysis, recommendations and commentary to facilitate underwriting decision-making.
Monitor underwriting business processes in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
Review and analyze customer service levels using standard reporting tools and highlight discrepancies to more senior colleagues.
Provide detailed procedural advice to internal clients to ensure that internal standards are adhered to.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives.

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.

Let’s continue to grow together!

Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur
Remote working:
Schedule: Full Time
Recruiter name: Taren Kaur
Closing date:

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
General Business
Industries
Insurance and Financial Services

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