Property and Casualty Underwriter

5 STONES HRM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic insurance company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to supervise and mentor staff while managing underwriting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the general insurance industry, relevant qualifications, and strong business acumen. This role demands excellent leadership and communication skills, with responsibilities that include developing business opportunities and managing credit control procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in the general insurance industry.
• Sound knowledge of general insurance is required.
• Management skills and marketing experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and coach junior staff.
• Identify and develop potential business areas.
• Review and underwrite business within authority guidelines.
• Manage credit control procedures and bad debt recovery.

Skills

Supervision and coaching

Business acumen

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Education

Tertiary education

Relevant qualifications in general insurance (minimum CGI & HI)

Job description

1. Supervise, mentor and coach junior staff by enhancing their product/ market knowledge.

2. Identify and develop potential business areas and maintain professional relationship with existing and potential customers. This shall include provision of technical advice on customers' insurance need.

3. Review, accept and underwrite business within Risk Acceptance Authority and guidelines including claim matters, recommendations on wordings and liaison with overseas Business Units and reinsurers.

4. To participate at company level committees for ad-hoc projects to improve and expand Company's operations/ business.

5. Manage and implement proper credit control procedures and bad debt recovery.

6. To review and improve the Department's operation/ business.

7. To undertake any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

1. Tertiary education
2. Relevant qualifications in general insurance (minimum CGI & HI)
3. Minimum 3 years experience in general insurance industry
4. Sound knowledge of general insurance
5. Management Skills
6. Business acumen
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
8. Leadership with burning drive for results
9. Strong marketing and portfolio management