Head of Marine Underwriting & Growth

Great Eastern; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Eastern is seeking a senior Marine Underwriter to lead the Marine section, develop sales and underwriting strategies, and drive profitable growth. The role includes underwriting Marine Cargo/Hull, reviewing renewals, and coordinating trainings for intermediaries and partners, with a focus on meeting yearly sales and profitability budgets.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in underwriting, strong business acumen, and leadership capabilities, ready to manage risk and deliver results in a

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ working experience in underwriting or related operations in MNC or local entities.
• Experience and knowledge in underwriting Marine Cargo/Hull business.
• Strong business-focused analysis with ability to deliver results.
• Solid business acumen and meticulous risk assessment.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Proven leadership capability and people management skills.
• Resourceful, flexible and responsive in dealing with intermediaries and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and overall management of the Marine section to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop and implement sales and underwriting strategies for the section to achieve profitable growth.
• Achieve yearly sales and profitability budget.
• Underwrite and accept all marine cargo, cargo liabilities and marine hull business within underwriting authority and guidelines.
• Arrange and/or conduct training for intermediaries and business partners.
• Review renewal terms and follow up on policy renewal to achieve good retention of business.
• Participate in credit control and premium management.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects assigned by Senior Management.

Skills

Leadership

Sales underwriting

Risk assessment

Education

Underwriting qualifications

Job description

Great Eastern is seeking a senior Marine Underwriter to lead the Marine section, develop sales and underwriting strategies, and drive profitable growth. The role includes underwriting Marine Cargo/Hull, reviewing renewals, and coordinating trainings for intermediaries and partners, with a focus on meeting yearly sales and profitability budgets.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in underwriting, strong business acumen, and leadership capabilities, ready to manage risk and deliver results in a