Underwriter executive

JK RECRUITMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JK RECRUITMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD. seeks an underwriting professional for Commercial Lines to drive growth and profitability. You will assess risk, set pricing, and work with clients and intermediaries to secure profitable business.

The role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to perform market analyses and portfolio reviews under pressure.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related discipline with GI qualifications.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Commercial Lines underwriting.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with attention to detail.
• Independent, resourceful and quick to learn processes and systems.
• Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product strategies development to drive growth and profitability.
• Implement and manage pricing to align with risk exposure.
• Handle risk assessment and underwriting to deliver timely decisions.
• Collaborate with clients, banking teams and intermediaries to secure profitable business.
• Conduct market research and competitors' analysis across product classes.
• Perform monthly portfolio reviews and recommend corrective actions.
• Understand synergies between underwriting, reinsurance and treaty programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

GI qualifications / General Insurance

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in product strategies development that will book growth and garner profitability to achieve production target.
• Implement and manage effective pricing to ensure that pricing is adequate to commensurate with the acceptable risk exposure.
• Handle risk assessment and underwriting of the assigned class of insurance business to deliver underwriting decision within specified turnaround time.
• Liaise closely with direct clients, banking team and insurance intermediaries to secure potential profitable business and achieve production targets.
• Conduct market research andcompetitors' statistical analysis of all product classes.
• Perform portfolio reviews on a monthly basis and recommend corrective actions whenever required.
• Understand and achieve synergies between risk underwriting, reinsurance and treaty programs.

Job Requirements:

• A recognized Diploma / Degree in any related discipline, with professional qualifications in General Insurance (GI)
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on relevant experience in Commercial Lines underwriting
• Strong analytical skills and decision making, with attention to details
• Resourceful, independent and a fast leaner, able to grasp processes and system quickly
• Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Able to work within tight schedule and under pressure