Underwriting Associate, Retail & SME | Petaling Jaya, MY | Hybrid

QBE Insurance; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as an Underwriting Associate, where you will assist in underwriting Retail & SME risks while ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth and career development. You will collaborate with underwriters, analyze market data, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, well-being programs, and additional leave days. If you're passionate about insurance and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flex and hybrid working options

Work from home policy

Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

Well-being programs

Pensions

Medical benefits

Access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

3 additional days off (Family care leaves)

Study leave

Marriage leave

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in underwriting or insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in underwriting Retail & SME risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Analyze market info and maintain accurate data.

Skills

Collaboration Tools

Commercial Acumen

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Detail-Oriented

Insurance Underwriting

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Fresh graduates welcome

Job description

Underwriting Associate, Retail & SME

QBE Insurance Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Apply now Posted 2 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent Competitive

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

To assist underwriters in underwriting all lines of Retail & SME risks including triaging inquiries, preparing underwriting information, following up with intermediaries, and closing transactions. Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines. Regularly collect, compile and analyze market info to share with the team.

Your New Role :

• Assist underwriters in underwriting all lines of Retail & SME risks including triaging inquiries, preparing underwriting information, following up with intermediaries, and closing transactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
• Regularly collect, compile and analyze market info to share with the team.
• Tracking, reporting and analyzing team's referrals, backlogs and other productivity and efficiency related management requirements.
• Be the digital ambassador of the team.
• Maintain product, system and process knowledge.
• Attend relevant product and skill courses to develop professional knowledge and skills.
• Develop good working relationships with and provide quality professional services to external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication with relevant stakeholders in respect to processing queries.
• Maintain accurate data in relevant systems and databases.
• Key Performance Indicator: Deliver business results by allocated intermediaries.
• Key Performance Indicator: Meeting all operational KPIs.
• Key Performance Indicator: Risk awareness and governance

About You :

• Strong analytical, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in underwriting, insurance, or a related role is often preferred.
• Fresh graduate is welcome.
• Good understanding of process and procedures
• we believe we can have the greatest impact - climate resilience and inclusion.

Benefits

• Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE!
• 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! #EmployeeBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #CareerDevelopment

Join us now, so you can be part of our success - and we can be part of yours.

Your career at QBE - Let's make it happen.

Skills:
Collaboration Tools, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Detail-Oriented, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Sourcing Analytics

Application Close Date: 30/05/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

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

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