Underwriter/Senior Underwriter, Asia Pacific Healthcare Division

Underwriter/Senior Underwriter, Asia Pacific Healthcare Division

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Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Job Summary:

As Senior Underwriter/Underwriter for Asia Pacific Healthcare Division based in Singapore, you are responsible for underwriting a complex book of Healthcare Liability business comprised of physicians, hospitals & clinics, allied health, paramedic professionals and general/public liability insurance in over 20 different countries and jurisdictions across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. You will be also empowered to introduce the best-in-class patient safety and risk management programmes to our insured doctors, hospitals and various other healthcare professionals. Reinforcing our market leading position with these efforts, you will be fulfilling your responsibilities of meeting projected profitability, GWP, and implementing marketing and servicing of existing and potential insureds.

Job Duties:

• Develop an agreed portfolio in order to maximise profitable revenue potentially from new and renewal business for Asia Pacific Healthcare.
• Review allocated complex, specialist cases or scheme opportunities and deliver underwriting decisions in order to secure profitable business within agreed risk appetites.
• Produce consistent gross and net underwriting profit.
• Provide training and presentations, attend client meetings and create marketing activities to expand the distribution channels for the Healthcare Division.
• Manage customer interactions in an efficient, courteous and timely manner to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Execute approved business plan to establish and develop a balanced and diverse book of business in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Maintain underwriting files in an orderly manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines.
• Work with Actuarial, Claims, Operations, Finance, IT and other AW departments in partnership.
• Maintain high level of professionalism, integrity and trust.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in an insurance role related to Professional/Financial lines, General Casualty or Healthcare – underwriting, broking, or claims.
• Experience in underwriting Clinical Trials and Life Sciences is a plus.
• For a Senior Underwriter, a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• For an Underwriter, a minimum of 2 years’ experience is preferred.
• Mature, motivated self-starter, with strong organizational skills and ability to function independently with limited resources.
• Ability to work in conjunction with other functional departments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Working at Allied World:

• Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence:

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

Our Business:

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

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