Fine Art and Specie Underwriter

Berkley Re; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Berkley Re in Singapore seeks an experienced Fine Art & Specie Underwriter to manage underwriting and portfolio growth across Asia, building broker and distribution relationships and delivering strong commercial outcomes.

You will handle renewal and new business opportunities, provide high-quality underwriting, and collaborate with internal teams to drive profitability and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years underwriting or broking experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio of business.
• Proven success in business development and relationship management.
• Strong commercial and underwriting judgement.
• Established relationships within insurance distribution networks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal Fine Art & Specie business across Asia.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, cedants and reinsurance partners.
• Achieve portfolio profitability, retention and growth objectives.
• Deliver responsive service and collaborate with key internal stakeholders.
• Support business development, marketing initiatives and industry engagement.
• Contribute to portfolio analysis, reporting and continuous improvement activities.

Job description

Company Details

Fortune 500 Company. General Insurer. Fast growing, dynamic organisation, dedicated to the development of its people.

Our organisation is actively committed to Innovation. Team members throughout our business live the Innovation Behaviours. This fosters an Innovation culture where new skills are learnt, ideas are shared and opportunities are created as we strive for better outcome.

The Role

The Role

We are seeking a Fine Art & Specie Underwriter to join our Singapore team. This role is responsible for underwriting and managing both retail and facultative Fine Art & Specie business across Asia, while developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, cedants, and distribution partners.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will manage a portfolio of renewal and new business opportunities, deliver high-quality underwriting outcomes, and contribute to the continued growth and profitability of the portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

• Underwrite new and renewal Fine Art & Specie business across Asia.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, cedants and reinsurance partners.

• Achieve portfolio profitability, retention and growth objectives.

• Deliver responsive service and collaborate with key internal stakeholders.

• Support business development, marketing initiatives and industry engagement.

• Contribute to portfolio analysis, reporting and continuous improvement activities.

The Candidate - Skills, Qualifications & Experience

About You

You are an experienced insurance professional with strong underwriting and relationship management capability. You have a proven track record of managing a portfolio of business, building broker and distribution relationships, and making sound commercial decisions that support profitable growth.

You enjoy working collaboratively with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders, while maintaining a strong focus on service, results, and portfolio performance. You are commercially minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential

• 3-5 years of relevant Insurance underwriting and/or broking experience

• Experience managing a portfolio of business

• Demonstrated success in business development and relationship management

• Strong commercial and underwriting judgement

• Established relationships within insurance distribution networks

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience underwriting Fine Art & Specie business

• Knowledge of insurance markets across Asia