Underwriter, Marine

Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad is seeking an experienced Underwriter to manage and grow the Marine, Aviation & Transit portfolio while delivering profitable underwriting results.

You will underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority, assess risks, price accurately, and maintain underwriting discipline, with a focus on broker and client relationships and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Insurance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Marine, Aviation & Transit insurance and underwriting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to assess risks and price accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Marine, Aviation & Transit portfolio to achieve profitable results.
• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority and guidelines.
• Assess, analyse and price risks while maintaining underwriting discipline.
• Monitor portfolio performance and support growth targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers and partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver underwriting solutions and service excellence.
• Refer risks exceeding authority to treaty reinsurers and secure approvals.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Support review and enhancement of underwriting procedures and best practices.
• Assist in audits, reporting and other initiatives assigned by the Section Head

Skills

Marine underwriting

Underwriting

Risk analysis

Pricing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance/Risk Management/Engineering

Job description

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Join our growing Marine Underwriting team. We are seeking an experienced and driven Underwriter to support the management and growth of the Marine, Aviation & Transit portfolio while delivering profitable underwriting results and maintaining strong broker, client, and stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities

Manage and grow the Marine, Aviation & Transit portfolio to achieve profitable business results.

Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority and company guidelines.

Assess, analyse and price risks while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability.

Monitor portfolio performance and support the achievement of business growth targets.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers and business partners.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver effective underwriting solutions and service excellence.

Refer risks exceeding underwriting authority to treaty reinsurers and obtain necessary approvals.

Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.

Support the review and enhancement of underwriting procedures, rules and best practices.

Assist in audit, reporting and other initiatives assigned by the Section Head

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience in Marine, Aviation & Transit classes of insurance.

Strong technical underwriting expertise supported by sound commercial judgment.

Good understanding of policy wordings, pricing methodologies, and risk assessment principles.

Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Professional insurance qualifications such as ANZIIF, ACII, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.