Underwriter (Commercial Lines) - #1159873

Job Responsibilities

• Review Commercial lines business renewal, including facultative reinsurance inwards

• Maximise renewal retention

• Provide underwriting support to the Business Development (BD) Team

• Day-to-day servicing, including following up on outstanding premiums and liaising with intermediaries/clients

• Undertake projects or other duties assigned by the Head of Section (HOS) and/or Head of Department (HOD)

• Ensure that both target and underwriting growth are met as set out by HOS and/or HOD

• To be involved and assist the BD Team in activities organised by them to increase business opportunities and sales targets

• To provide renewal terms to intermediaries and direct clients within the required deadline

• Underwrite and accept risks within delegated authority as specified in the Underwriting Guidelines, Treaty and Acceptance Limits, and obtain approval from HOS and/or HOD if exceeding authority

• To place facultative reinsurance outwards for risks exceeding Treaty capacity and/or for the purpose of minimising and spreading risk exposure

• To secure Special Acceptance approval from the Treaty for renewal accounts beyond the Income's retention or the Treaty's parameter

• To maximise renewal retention for all intermediaries and facultative reinsurance inwards channels through influence and negotiations

• Build and maintain/reinforce close relationships with intermediaries and reinsurers

• To assist Motor underwriters in renewals for Brokers' and Corporate Agents' channels

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree and minimum CGI with at least 3 years of underwriting experience preferred.

• Reliable and trustworthy person who can deliver when is expected and work within deadlines.

• Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving and negotiation skills

• Familiar with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Strong customer focus and a consistent look to exceed customer expectations.

• Performance-driven and thrived on challenges.