Underwriting Assistant (Temporary role - 6 months)

Swiss Re; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in Singapore seeks an Underwriting Assistant to support the Property and Casualty portfolio. The role involves coordinating with underwriters and various departments locally and overseas, with emphasis on policy documentation and data accuracy.

You will aid in renewal prep, endorsements triaging, closings, and changes while maintaining records and engaging brokers. Strong communication, analysis, and collaboration are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Business Management or Operations Management.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, with professional demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policy documentation and set up policies in systems.
• Support renewal preparation and endorsements triaging.
• Handle closings, contract changes and record-keeping.
• Interact with brokers and customers regularly.
• Monitor premium handling and assist in project work.
• Collaborate with outsourced providers and develop SOPs.
• Modify tools and documents per guidelines and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Problem solving

Multitasking

Professionalism

Data-driven

Education

Graduate degree in Business Management or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Visio

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Nitro PDF

MS Project

Business Objects

Job description

Location: Singapore, SG

About the Role

The Business Services team in Corporate Solutions Operations is looking for an open-minded Underwriting Assistant with a can-do spirit to be based in Singapore. You will be responsible for primarily supporting the Property and Casualty portfolio.

The role involves high interaction and coordination with underwriters and other internal/external departments, both locally and overseas.

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of policy documentation.
• Setting up and finalizing policies in various systems (underwriting, pricing, invoices etc.) ensuring data accuracy.
• To support the Underwriting team with renewal preparation (deal analysis of renewal account) and endorsement triaging and preparation.
• Handling of closings and contract changes.
• Creating and maintaining records both electronically, if required, following established guidelines and processes.
• Handling basic underwriting tasks, renewals, quotes, endorsements including Broker engagement where required.
• To be in contact with your brokers and customers on a regular basis and attend broker and customer meeting where needed.
• Providing support in premium handling, monitoring, and chasing.
• Collaborating with outsourced providers on queries and issues.
• Development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Modifying, updating, and processing changes in applicable tools, systems, and documents, as needed; and
• Participating in and leading small projects, as required.

About the Team

The team is responsible for administration and operational tasks and support to Underwriters in administration and Underwriting assistance.

About You

• Graduate degree in Business Management or Operations Management
• Passion to deliver excellent service to our customers and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical skills to determine and communicate recommendations to customers.
• Ability to analyze data following established processes and procedures accurately and efficiently.
• A dedicated team player with ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
• Solutions and results oriented individual with an ability to multi-task.
• Strong service and quality mindset.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and the Internet. Experience with Visio, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Nitro PDF, MS Project, and Business Objects would be a plus.
• Excellent communication skills - reading, written and verbal

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

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