Underwriting Associate, Retail & SME (6 months contract)

QBE Europe; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Selangor is seeking a support specialist to assist underwriters in evaluating Retail and SME risks. The role includes managing inquiries, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing market insights. Ideal candidates should have some underwriting experience and a tertiary degree. This position offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Some underwriting experience in insurance business.
• Relevant policy documentation handling experience.
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in evaluating Retail & SME risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Collect and analyze market information.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Market analysis

Data management

Communication

Education

Tertiary Degree

Job description

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Contingent Worker The purpose of this role is to support underwriters in evaluating Retail & Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) risks by managing inquiries, preparing underwriting data, liaising with intermediaries, and finalising transactions. The role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, both internally and externally, and conducting market research to provide insights to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist underwriters in underwriting Retail & Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) risks, including triaging inquiries and closing transactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
• Regularly collect, compile, and analyse market information to share with the team.
• Track, report, and analyse the team's referrals, backlogs, and productivity.
• Be the digital ambassador of the team.
• Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
• Attend relevant product and skill courses for professional development.
• Develop good working relationships with external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication with relevant stakeholders regarding queries.
• Maintain accurate data in systems and databases.

Work Experience:

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Some underwriting experience in insurance business.
• Relevant policy documentation handling experience.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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