Regional Marine Cargo Underwriter
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Marine Cargo Underwriter to join its Regional Marine team based in Singapore. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global specialty insurance platform, supporting complex commercial risks across Asia and working closely with brokers, clients, and multinational stakeholders.
The successful candidate will play a key role in underwriting profitable Marine Cargo business, managing broker relationships, and contributing to the continued growth and development of the regional portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Underwriting & Portfolio Management
- Underwrite new and renewal Marine Cargo risks in accordance with underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and delegated authority.
- Assess and price risks through detailed analysis of exposure, loss history, coverage requirements, and market conditions.
- Develop and manage a profitable Marine Cargo portfolio across the region.
- Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions where necessary to achieve underwriting profitability targets.
- Structure policy terms, conditions, and coverage solutions tailored to client requirements.
Business Development & Broker Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and local brokers, clients, and business partners.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to portfolio growth initiatives.
- Participate in broker meetings, client visits, industry events, and market engagements.
- Collaborate with distribution teams to strengthen market presence and enhance business retention.
Risk Assessment & Technical Excellence
- Evaluate complex cargo exposures across various industries and trade sectors.
- Review risk information, survey reports, and technical documentation to support underwriting decisions.
- Provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Stay informed of market trends, industry developments, geopolitical factors, and emerging risks impacting global trade and cargo transportation.
Collaboration & Regional Support
- Work closely with regional underwriting, claims, risk engineering, and portfolio management teams.
- Support underwriting initiatives, product development activities, and regional projects where required.
- Contribute to portfolio reviews, reporting activities, and strategic planning discussions.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance standards, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Insurance, Business, Maritime Studies, Logistics, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of Marine Cargo underwriting experience gained within commercial insurance, specialty insurance, or reinsurance environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of Marine Cargo insurance products, policy wordings, and international trade exposures.
- Demonstrated ability to underwrite and manage profitable portfolios.
- Established relationships within the broker market will be highly advantageous.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Comfortable operating within a regional and multinational environment.
Why Join
- Opportunity to work on complex and multinational marine risks across Asia.
- Regional exposure within a leading global specialty insurance platform.
- Collaborative and high-performing underwriting environment.
- Strong career development and progression opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Interested candidates you may submit your resume in word format to [Confidential Information]. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified
Jeremy Tang ZhiHao
Quess Selection & Services
EA Licence Number: 23C2060
R1325165
This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (e2i).
e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to Quesscorp Singapore's PDPA and e2i's PDPA.
