Underwriter, Agriculture

SCOR UK Company Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SCOR UK Company Limited is seeking an experienced individual for an Agri underwriting role based in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing business plans and managing client relationships while ensuring compliance with risk management practices.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in agriculture (re)insurance and a university degree in a relevant field. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential due to client interactions, and candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in agriculture (re)insurance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable working in multi-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Agri for strategy development.
• Develop market-specific business plans.
• Manage submissions and engage in client meetings.
• Contribute to internal projects to enhance SCOR’s services.

Skills

Client management

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

University education in Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Actuarial or Weather Studies

Job description

SCOR Agri is one of the seven specialty teams (within SCOR P&C) with a worldwide mandate to offer (re)insurance solutions. Agri as a book has evolved over the decades and the Underwriting team is among the most recognized and respected among the business fraternity.

This role, based in Singapore, is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our on-the-ground presence in APAC, with a particular focus on China—undoubtedly the region with the highest growth potential over the next two decades.

The position aims to attract a candidate with hands on experience in Agri underwriting with a strong client facing profile. A genuine interest in the field of agriculture / climate resilience is a must and some of the core qualities needed are as follows:

Team player

Track-record of independently managing (re)insurance Agri book.

Ability to reason / analyse

Solution-oriented mind set.

Comfortable with multi-cultural teams

Aligns with SCOR cover values – Care, Integrity, Courage, Open mind, Collaboration

Responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

Report to and support the Head of Agri for strategy.

Proactively develop and region / market specific business plan in consultation with Head of Agri.

Submission management (internal and external communication).

Routine and non-routine tasks related to assigned market / portfolio.

Client Management

• Visit and meet with clients as representative of SCOR.

Review cedants’ strategy, business plan and needs and propose solutions.

Monitor market developments and explore trends / cycles and new potentials.

Regularly engage with the pricing, reserving and claims teams, keeping them appraised of the latest developments of the portfolio and the market.

Grow SCOR’s expertise and offering

Contribute to internal projects to enhance SCOR’s offering (services, products).

Able to invest time in mentoring junior team members.

Comply with internal risk appetite and risk management practices

Comply with all Enterprise Risk Management rules, including Internal Control System for treaty underwriting and escalation to Head of Agri when appropriate

Qualifications

Required experience & competencies

At least 5 years’ experience in agriculture (re)insurance

Pays attention to detail and comfortable with data analysis.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Able to grow / manage assigned portfolio with minimal intervention.

Comfortable working in multi-cultural set ups.

Required Education

University education in the field of Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Actuarial or Weather Studies.

Proficiency in Mandarin is required to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.