Underwriter L&H

Swiss Re; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced professional in Life & Health underwriting. The role involves building client relationships, delivering core underwriting services, and supporting product development. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovative risk management solutions.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant Life & Health insurance or reinsurance underwriting experience.
• Good understanding of the insurance/reinsurance industry.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core underwriting services to clients.
• Participate in company-wide activities and projects.
• Support new product development.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Good communication skills

Education

University Degree or similar qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

As a member of the SEA Life & Health team based in Kuala Lumpur, your role will be to build and maintain client relationships as well as to provide first class underwriting related services to Swiss Re’s Life & Health (Retakaful) clients in the region. You will be required to work as a member of a high-performance team and to demonstrate and develop adequate technical and interpersonal skills, so you can strongly contribute to achieving Swiss Re's strategic and commercial objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Delivers core underwriting services to clients; assesses data, medical, and financial documents to provide accurate and competitive life risk selection
• Implements company’s underwriting policy, principles and ensures risks assumed on a sound and profitable basis
• Participates and offers underwriting expertise in departmental or company-wide activities and projects
• Supports new products development and offer underwriting expertise as required
• Supports internal quality assurance, governance, peer review and internal trainings
• Adopts a partnering approach when carrying out underwriting and audits with clients
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of insurance/takaful products and concepts, as well as changes in industry initiatives (regulatory, product development, technology, etc.) and principles of risk selection
• Develops, supports, and conducts continuing underwriting education by actively participating in external training programs, meetings, and webinars
• Supports Swiss Re (Retakaful) market presence via delivery of presentations and sharing of company initiatives, news, and events via social media
• Manages day-to-day operations to carry out responsibilities effectively
• Works effectively in a team environment, sharing responsibilities and supporting mutual dependencies through communication and collaboration
• Travels as required for meetings, industry conferences and client office visits

About the Team

We are part of the Life & Health Reinsurance Southeast Asia team focusing on Life & Health underwriting and claims support. The SEA L&H Underwriting & Claims team supports our clients on new product development opportunities leveraging our underwriting expertise and claims management experience. We work collaboratively with our clients and stakeholders to proactively manage risks, improve risk appetite and embrace new changes in risk philosophy. We are looking for candidates to be part of our team who exhibit or have the potential to embrace our core values and contribute to Swiss Re's target by providing best in class risk management.

About You

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant Life & Health insurance or reinsurance underwriting experience, preferably with Retakaful/regional exposure
• University Degree or similar qualification
• Good understanding as well as knowledge of the insurance/reinsurance industry with broad range of products experience with authorities reflecting this
• Knowledge of local markets' underwriting practice, regulation and product features
• The ability to conduct client audits and develop training materials from audit findings to strengthen client's technical knowledge
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous with a keen eye for details
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, able to work under pressure and manage deadlines
• Good team player, able to interact with people at various levels
• Ability to adapt to changes and implement them accordingly
• Courage to challenge the status quo and to explore new ideas that can improve our business
• Negotiation, communication, influencing and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills (i.e. Outlook/Word/Excel/Power Point)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. 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 14,000 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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