Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Underwriter, Commercial Lines

about the company

Our client is a prominent local general insurance provider in Singapore with a significant presence in the commercial and personal lines segments. The organization operates across multiple distribution channels, including bancassurance, intermediaries, and direct partnerships, to provide bespoke insurance solutions for its corporate clientele. As part of a larger regional banking group, the firm focuses on delivering service excellence and maintaining high market awareness through comprehensive risk management and customer-centric products. The company is recognized for its stable market position and its commitment to fostering long-term relationships with both individual and corporate policyholders.

about the job

This role involves driving revenue growth and underwriting quality within the commercial lines segment by leveraging key distribution channels such as bancassurance and financial advisers. You will be responsible for product design and providing technical advisory to support the development of holistic insurance propositions for commercial clients.

. Risk Underwriting: Evaluating and underwriting commercial policies within established risk appetites while determining appropriate pricing and risk mitigation strategies.

. Product Development: Contributing to the creation of new insurance initiatives, including product design, policy wording reviews, and the development of product guides for business development purposes.

. Market Expansion: Designing new opportunities to deliver commercial line products to emerging customer segments and analyzing competitor activities to identify growth areas.

. Technical Training: Conducting regular training sessions for underwriting staff to enhance product knowledge and improve technical risk management standards.

. Stakeholder Advisory: Providing technical service and advisory to key commercial clients and partners, ensuring the resolution of inquiries and issues within the distribution network.

. Team Mentorship: Coaching team members on specific cases and deals to ensure cohesive operations and the achievement of departmental objectives.

about the manager/team

You will join the Commercial Distribution Division, working within a collaborative environment that prioritizes mentorship and professional development. The reporting structure involves close coordination with the Division Head and senior leadership to align underwriting activities with the company's broader corporate goals.

skills and experience required

The following qualifications and professional attributes are required for this position.

. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.

. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in general insurance, particularly in the area of commercial insurance.

. Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the insurance industry, including regulations and market dynamics.

. Communication: Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and relationships with partners and customers.

. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

. People Management: People management and coaching skills.

To apply online please use the apply function, alternatively you may contact Hazel at +65 93884683. (EA: 94C3609/ R25158773)