Head of SEA Reinsurance Underwriting

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers seeks a Senior Underwriting Leader to steer the Asia region's underwriting strategy, balancing service excellence with scalable operations and strong governance.

You will lead a regional team,推动 AI-enhanced underwriting, and oversee complex client audits and referrals while engaging stakeholders to deliver growth and value.

The role emphasizes collaboration across markets and a commitment to high-performance, enterprise-wide transformation.

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level or possessing equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive senior-level experience in underwriting within a life insurance or reinsurance setting.
• Deep technical understanding of underwriting across major life insurance protection products, coupled with a sound knowledge of industry regulations, risk management principles, and market practices.
• Proven leadership abilities with a track record in capacity planning, mentoring teams, and spearheading operational or transformational initiatives.
• Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior internal and external partners.
• A demonstrated capability to make proactive, commercially balanced decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Shape regional underwriting strategies for Asia, balancing governance and efficiency.
• Drive AI/automation adoption to improve operational performance.
• Oversee portfolio performance and risk controls; manage client audits and high-level referrals.
• Forge strong partnerships with market stakeholders to translate client feedback into practical growth initiatives.

Skills

Senior underwriting experience

Life insurance underwriting

Regulatory risk knowledge

Leadership and mentoring

Stakeholder management

Strategic decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About The Company

We are representing a leading global life reinsurance organization with a robust and growing presence across South East Asia and India. Renowned for delivering innovative protection solutions and exceptional service, the organization is committed to driving operational transformation, leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence, and cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture to meet the evolving demands of their global clientele.

About The Company

We are representing a leading global life reinsurance organization with a robust and growing presence across South East Asia and India. Renowned for delivering innovative protection solutions and exceptional service, the organization is committed to driving operational transformation, leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence, and cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture to meet the evolving demands of their global clientele.

About The Job

As the Senior Underwriting Leader for the region, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies that elevate the firm's underwriting capabilities. Acting as the senior ambassador for these services in Asia, you will balance service excellence, operational scalability, and rigorous governance while delivering a differentiated value proposition to key clients. Core responsibilities include driving operational efficiency through the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and automation, overseeing portfolio performance and risk controls, and managing complex client audits and high-level case referrals. Furthermore, you will forge strong partnerships with market stakeholders, translating client feedback and portfolio data into practical business enhancements and strategic growth.

About The Manager/team

Reporting directly to the Global Head of Underwriting Services & Transformation, you will lead and mentor a dedicated regional team. A significant portion of your focus will be on team management, capacity planning, and building future-ready capabilities by identifying skills gaps and nurturing career pathways. The working environment champions a unified, global culture that encourages cross-market knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration. You will serve as a resilient leader who sets clear expectations, provides coaching, and fosters an inclusive, high-performance atmosphere.

Skills And Experience Required

• Educated to a degree level or possessing equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive senior-level experience in underwriting within a life insurance or reinsurance setting.
• Deep technical understanding of underwriting across major life insurance protection products, coupled with a sound knowledge of industry regulations, risk management principles, and market practices.
• Proven leadership abilities with a track record in capacity planning, mentoring teams, and spearheading operational or transformational initiatives.
• Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior internal and external partners.
• A demonstrated capability to make proactive, commercially balanced decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.