Underwriting Associate, Engineering

QBE Europe; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Petaling Jaya seeks a full-time employee to support underwriters in document review and application processing. The role is ideal for fresh graduates with engineering degrees, offering fluency in English and knowledge of Excel as advantages. It features benefits like hybrid working options, medical benefits, and a strong focus on personal growth. Apply before January 30, 2026, for this exciting opportunity to make an impact in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Flex and hybrid working options

Work from home policy

Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

Well-being programs

Medical benefits

Access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

3 additional days off (Family care leaves)

Study leave

Marriage leave

Internal Appreciation program

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome with relevant engineering degrees.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Experience with underwriting or insurance coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters in reviewing documents and processing applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Compile and analyze market information for the team.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Insurance Underwriting

Stakeholder Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Engineering degree in Civil, Chemical, or Electrical disciplines

Tools

Excel

Job description

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The purpose of this role is to support underwriters in reviewing documents, processing applications, and determining acceptance or rejection based on company guidelines. Additionally, the role involves assisting with underwriting various products, triaging inquiries, preparing underwriting information, and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.

Your New Role:

• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
• Regularly collect, compile, and analyze market information to share with the team.
• Support credit control in payment collection by coordinating with intermediaries.
• Support the tracking, reporting, and analyze the team's referrals, backlogs, and productivity.
• Be the digital ambassador of the team.
• Recommend initiatives to streamline policies and processes.
• Provide interpretation and advice on policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate data in relevant systems and databases.
• Deliver business results by meeting operational KPIs and ensuring risk awareness and governance.

About You:

• Fresh graduates with Engineering degrees, ideally in Civil, Chemical, or Electrical disciplines.
• Be fluent in English and able to articulate ideas confidently.
• Be comfortable engaging with various stakeholders.
• Strong Knowledge in Excel is always an added advantage.
• Experience with underwriting and insurance coursework.

About QBE:

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the centre of our success. Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And with more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, our scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. QBE Asia’s operations is part of the QBE International Division, and has had a presence in Asia for more than 130 years with offices in: Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia and Vietnam. We continue to be recognised for our ongoing focus on digital innovation to deliver exceptional value and operational excellence for our customers, business partners, people and the community. We support ESG efforts through the QBE Foundation, which helps to create strong, resilient and inclusive communities, by focusing investment and efforts on two key areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact – climate resilience and inclusion.

Benefits:

• Flex and hybrid working options
• Work from home policy
• Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave
• Well-being programs
• Pensions
• Medical benefits
• Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning
• On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)
• Study leave
• Marriage leave
• Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences
• Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Backlog Management, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management

Application Close Date: 30/01/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.