Property D&F Underwriter – APAC/MENA

vavemga; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Canopius invites applications for a Property D&F Underwriter position within the APAC team, reporting to the Head of Property D&F APAC. The role involves underwriting risk, managing the portfolio in APAC & MENA, and coordinating with London for consistency.

You will assess renewal and new business, build broker and client relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has technical underwriting knowledge in Property D&F, experience across APAC markets, and a preference for

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of underwriting specific to Property D&F business lines (to include Power and Downstream as required).
• Active involvement in APAC markets including Australian / NZ / Japan markets is essential.
• Lloyd’s and London market experience would be an advantage.
• ACII qualification preferable but not essential
• Degree preferable but not essential
• Strong IT skills, literacy, numerate and having analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Property Portfolio and proposition in APAC & MENA, as per the Global D+F Property SBF Management Plan
• Work within the Global D+F Property Underwriting guidelines and risk appetite philosophy
• Work in close cooperation with London to manage overlap and be consistent, wherever applicable
• Review the underwriting appetite and provide recommendations if changes are required
• Assess and underwrite renewal and new business in a timely and efficient manner in line with the business plan and personal authority limits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, cedants and clients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal procedures.
• Analyse terms, specification, and rating on prospective and existing business
• Compile underwriting reports as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Compile statistics and analyse performance of all risks and accounts.
• Compile wordings and proposal forms
• Report monthly Premium Income figures
• And other ad hoc duties as required

Skills

Underwriting

APAC markets

Negotiation

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Education

ACII (preferred)

Degree (preferred)

Job description

Canopius invites applications for a Property D&F Underwriter position within the APAC team, reporting to the Head of Property D&F APAC. The role involves underwriting risk, managing the portfolio in APAC & MENA, and coordinating with London for consistency.

You will assess renewal and new business, build broker and client relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has technical underwriting knowledge in Property D&F, experience across APAC markets, and a preference for