Regional Energy & Construction / Engineering Underwriting Lead

msig asia pte. ltd.; Shenton Way; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MSIG Asia Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced underwriting professional to lead the growth and profitability of our Energy & Construction/Engineering portfolio across Asia, with a focus on Renewable Energy. The role includes technical leadership, capability building, and strategic collaboration with brokers, MGAs and stakeholders.

You will coach teams, enhance underwriting standards, and drive sustainable growth while ensuring regulatory and governance compliance across markets in Asia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• ACII or equivalent professional qualification.
• 10+ years in insurance or reinsurance with Energy/Construction and Renewable Energy underwriting.
• Strong understanding of Energy & Construction/Engineering and Renewable Energy exposures.
• Experience in business development and portfolio management.
• Experience in risk engineering and claims handling.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management across markets and cultures.
• Commitment to integrity and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for performance of Energy & Construction/Engineering portfolio across Asia.
• Provide technical underwriting recommendations within delegated authority.
• Develop Renewable Energy business arrangements with MGAs and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with brokers, reinsurers, insureds and other partners to grow the business.
• Coach and develop underwriting talent across the organization.
• Support product development and guidance for complex risks and major accounts.
• Support underwriting systems, processes and workflows for efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and governance standards.

Skills

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Relationship management

Risk engineering

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering

ACII

Job description

We are seeking an experienced underwriting professional to drive the growth and profitability of our Energy & Construction / Engineering portfolio, with a particular focus on Renewable Energy, across our business units in Asia. This role will provide technical leadership, underwriting expertise, business development support, and capability building, playing a key role in strengthening underwriting standards, enhancing technical capabilities and supporting sustainable and profitable growth across the region.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the business performance and underwriting results of the Energy & Construction / Engineering portfolio across our business units in Asia

• Evaluate underwriting referrals and provide technical underwriting recommendations and approvals within delegated authority

• Support the management of Renewable Energy business arrangements, including collaboration with managing general agents (MGAs) and relevant stakeholders

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, intermediaries, reinsurers, insureds and other business partners to support business growth and expand market opportunities

• Partner with business units to achieve sustainable and profitable growth objectives

• Support product development initiatives and provide underwriting guidance for complex risks, major accounts, and claims matters

• Provide technical expertise relating to risk engineering, underwriting best practices, and portfolio management

• Strengthen Energy & Construction / Engineering underwriting capabilities across our business units in Asia through coaching, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives

• Support the continuous enhancement of underwriting systems, processes, and workflows to deliver high service standards and operational efficiency

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic business objectives and regional underwriting initiatives

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and governance standards

Requirements

• Degree holder in Engineering or a related discipline

• Professional insurance qualification such as ACII or equivalent

• At least 10 years of experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry, including underwriting experience within Energy & Construction / Engineering and Renewable Energy segments

• Strong understanding of Energy & Construction / Engineering and Renewable Energy risk exposures, underwriting principles, policy coverages, and risk assessment methodologies

• Proven experience in business development, portfolio management, and relationship management within commercial insurance lines

• Experience in risk engineering, claims handling and technical insurance advisory work

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple markets and cultures

• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to identify and execute growth opportunities

• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing underwriting talent to strengthen technical capabilities across the organisation

• Demonstrated commitment to professional integrity, ethical conduct, and compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements