Assistant Vice President, Construction

Marsh McLennan; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Risk Singapore is seeking a talented underwriting professional to join our Asia Construction team in Singapore. This hybrid role requires working at least four days a week in the office and focuses on preparing underwriting submissions, coordinating with senior brokers, and delivering placement solutions that meet client needs.

You will gain broad exposure within a small, collaborative team, work with carriers and clients on a range of accounts, and enjoy a steep learning curve with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in re/insurance, including broking, underwriting, or claims.
• CGI or equivalent certification required; ANZIIF or ACII would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed underwriting submissions outlining project risk profiles.
• Collaborate with senior brokers to develop placement solutions meeting client needs.
• Implement placement strategy with senior brokers to achieve growth and service goals.
• Facilitate submission of coverage specifications and obtain carrier quotes.
• Assist senior placement colleagues during negotiations with carriers by securing and comparing submissions.
• Bind coverage and prepare all placement documentation.
• Prepare proposal components for tenders and client submissions.
• Provide ongoing servicing for bound accounts.

Skills

People management

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Certificate in General Insurance (CGI) or equivalent

Job description

Company:

Marsh Risk

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Asia Construction team at Marsh Risk Singapore. This role will be based in Singapore. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least four days a week in the office.

This role supports the construction placement function by preparing underwriting submissions, coordinating with senior brokers, and helping deliver placement solutions that meet client needs. You will gain broad exposure across a small, collaborative team and work closely with carriers and clients on a range of accounts. This position offers a steep learning curve and strong opportunities for career development.

We will count on you to:

• Prepare detailed underwriting submissions that clearly outline the risk profile of projects.
• Work with senior brokers to develop placement solutions that meet client needs.
• Implement the placement strategy developed with senior brokers to achieve growth goals and provide exceptional client service.
• Facilitate submission of coverage specifications and obtain quotes from carriers.
• Assist senior Placement colleagues during negotiations with insurance carriers by securing and comparing submissions.
• Bind coverage and prepare all placement documentation.
• Prepare proposal components for tenders and client submissions.
• Be responsible for ongoing servicing of accounts which have been bound.

What you need to have:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in re/insurance industry, including broking, underwriting, or claims.
• Relevant specialty experience in construction-related roles preferred.
• Excellent people management, time management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Attained minimum Certificate in General Insurance (CGI) or equivalent. ANZIIF or ACII will be an advantage.

What makes you stand out:

• Highly motivated and a team player with good interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter, resourcefulness with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to bring solutions to the firm.
• Positive attitude towards work and learning.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.