Senior Marine Underwriting VP: Strategy, Growth & Risk

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited in Singapore seeks a Marine Underwriting and Business Development leader to oversee the Marine section, shaping strategy, risk acceptance and portfolio growth in Singapore.

You will drive sales, manage underwriting authority, ensure policy renewals and training of intermediaries, with a focus on profitability, retention and collaboration with senior management.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ working experience in underwriting or related operation jobs in MNC or local entities.
• Experience and knowledge in underwriting Marine Cargo/Hull business.
• Business-Focused Analysis and ability to deliver business results
• Good organization and planning skills
• Good leadership capability
• Resourceful, flexible and responsive in dealing with people

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 the company’s underwriting guidelines and limits
• Arrange and/or conduct training for intermediaries and business partners
• Review renewal terms and follow up on policy renewal to achieve good retention
• Participate in credit control and premium management
• Participate in ad-hoc projects assigned by Senior Management

Skills

Marine underwriting

Risk assessment

Business acumen

Leadership

Planning & organization

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited in Singapore seeks a Marine Underwriting and Business Development leader to oversee the Marine section, shaping strategy, risk acceptance and portfolio growth in Singapore.

You will drive sales, manage underwriting authority, ensure policy renewals and training of intermediaries, with a focus on profitability, retention and collaboration with senior management.