Commercial Underwriter

ETIQA INSURANCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a capable underwriting professional to develop pricing and terms for new business and renewals, collaborating with actuarial teams and managing portfolio analysis.

The role covers local and regional markets with strict adherence to underwriting frameworks and MAS data accuracy. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of underwriting experience in P&C, Financial Lines and Bond LOB, a Diploma, and insurance certification preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of technical underwriting experience in P&C, Financial Lines and Bond LOB.
• Diploma in any discipline; insurance certification preferred.
• Meticulous with attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, determine and recommend acceptable pricing and terms for new business and renewals in line with the company’s designated underwriting authority levels.
• Work with the actuarial teams and where necessary initiate portfolio analysis for the relevant classes of business and take appropriate action given the results of the analysis conducted.
• Execute Underwriting activities and strategies both at local and regional level to achieve both top and bottom line in accordance with prevailing company’s underwriting and treaty guidelines.
• Observe and comply with all requirements such as Underwriting Framework, Risk Management, Operational Risk, and other compliance and regulatory matters.
• Review non-standard or complex risks submission and make underwriting decisions within the underwriting framework.
• Execute an efficient end to end underwriting process and ensuring that the policies are issued in compliance with underwriting guidelines and MAS requirements on data Entry and Accuracy, underwriting details and acceptance limit.
• Plan and implement roll-out strategies for online portal.
• Provide technical advice and support to business units in the respective class of business.
• Execute, support and implement ad hoc projects / or business initiatives towards achievement of company’s overall future growth

Skills

Underwriting

P&C

Financial Lines

Bond LOB

MS Office

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Etiqa is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. Do you have what it takes? Are you:

• Passionate about working with people?


• A creative thinker with a positive attitude & outlook?


• A strong dynamic communicator able to collaborate effectively?


• Willing to learn, adapt & grow in a fast paced work environment?

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

This exciting proposition allows you to work with Etiqa, a leader in the insurance sector, optimizing your unique skill set, and getting onboard our journey towards “Making The World A Better Place”.

SCOPE OVERVIEW

• Develop, determine and recommend acceptable pricing and terms for new business and renewals in line with the company’s designated underwriting authority levels.


• Work with the actuarial teams and where necessary initiate portfolio analysis for the relevant classes of business and take appropriate action given the results of the analysis conducted.


• Execute Underwriting activities and strategies both at local and regional level to achieve both top and bottom line in accordance with prevailing company’s underwriting and treaty guidelines.


• Observe and comply with all requirements such as Underwriting Framework, Risk Management, Operational Risk, and other compliance and regulatory matters.


• Review non-standard or complex risks submission and make underwriting decisions within the underwriting framework.


• Execute an efficient end to end underwriting process and ensuring that the policies are issued in compliance with underwriting guidelines and MAS requirements on data Entry and Accuracy, underwriting details and acceptance limit.


• Plan and implement roll-out strategies for online portal.


• Provide technical advice and support to business units in the respective class of business.


• Execute, support and implement ad hoc projects &/or business initiatives towards achievement of company’s overall future growth

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• At least 4 years of technical underwriting experience in P&C, Financial Lines and Bond LOB


• At least a Diploma in any discipline


• Insurance certification preferred


• Meticulous, have an eye on detail


• Prefer fast and diverse environment


• Competent in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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