74 Underwriting jobs in Singapore

• Assisting Division Head to achieve gross underwriting premium and profit set by the Company.
• Evaluating, underwriting and quoting risks for commercial classes in line with Company's underwriting guidelines and treaty programme.
• Placing facultative reinsurance and ensure contract certainty documentation is fulfilled.
• Preparing insurance summaries, renewal invite and actively working with agents and FA in pursuing renewable business to achieve high persistency targets.
• Performing additional support duties, such as presentation to clients, claims and underwriting analytics, insurance schematics, issuance of cover notes, certificates of insurance, instructions for issuance of policies and preparation of monthly business reports.
• Undertaking any other assignments as allocated by the Division Head, PMO and the CEO to contribute to the overall corporate objectives.
• Assisting Divisional Head in conducting sales and awareness campaigns to the relevant intermediaries, as appropriate.
• Co working with corporate finance in ensuring premiums are collected within the premium warranty framework.
• Engaging in operational duties, such as issuance of cover notes, certificates of insurance, instructions for issuance of policies and preparation of monthly business reports.
• Undertaking any other assignments as allocated by the Division Head, Strategy Transformation Office and the CEO to contribute to the overall corporate objectives.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with insurance industry experience of minimally 2-5 years.
• Experience in market facing and distribution roles.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance and products, ideally with underwriting experience.
• Possess Certificate in General Insurance and Health Insurance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with people and communication skills, a problem solver with ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to change.

• Provide administrative and operational support to underwriters to ensure efficient broker and client servicing
• Maintain accurate business data for timely reporting and portfolio analysis
• Assist managers and underwriters in tasks related to underwriting and reinsurance
• Support the delivery of customer-focused insurance solutions while balancing risk and profitability

Interested applicants may email resume to

Chooi Kelly (CEI Registration No: R25136207)

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA: 99C4599)

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

About the Role

The Business Services team in Corporate Solutions Operations is seeking an open-minded Underwriting Associate with a can-do spirit to be based in Singapore. This role primarily supports the Casualty/FinPro portfolio and involves frequent interaction and coordination with underwriters and other internal and external departments, both locally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Preparing policy documentation.
• Setting up and finalizing policies in various systems (underwriting, pricing, invoicing, etc.), ensuring data accuracy.
• Supporting the Underwriting team with renewal preparation (e.g., deal analysis of renewal accounts) and endorsement triaging and preparation.
• Handling closings and contract changes.
• Creating and maintaining records electronically, as required, in accordance with established guidelines and processes.
• Managing basic underwriting tasks, renewals, quotes, and endorsements, including broker engagement when necessary.
• Maintaining regular contact with brokers and customers, and attending meetings as needed.
• Providing support in premium handling, monitoring, and follow-up.
• Collaborating with outsourced providers to resolve queries and issues.
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Updating and processing changes in relevant tools, systems, and documents as needed.
• Participating in and leading small projects, as required.

About the Team

The team is responsible for administrative and operational support to underwriters, including underwriting assistance and related tasks.

About You

• Degree holder in any discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years of insurance experience, ideally with exposure to underwriting.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate recommendations effectively.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently analyze data following established processes.
• A dedicated team player who demonstrates professionalism and integrity.
• Solutions- and results-oriented, with good multitasking abilities.
• Service- and quality-focused mindset.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and internet applications. Experience with Visio, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Nitro PDF, MS Project, and Business Objects is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills—reading, writing, and verbal.

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Job Title: Contract Underwriter

This role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as a Contract Underwriter. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for underwriting and managing contracts with clients. Your primary goal will be to ensure that all contractual agreements are accurate, efficient, and meet the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Underwriters in the areas of underwriting operations, procedures, and policies.
• Complete associated business processes such as document management, core system tests, regulatory compliance checks, and others.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating to ensure timely processing and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and prompt issuance of policy documents, including policy schedules, policy wording, endorsements, invoices, and certificates of insurance, in collaboration with the Policy Management Team.
• Liaise with, provide support to, and conduct regular quality checks on tasks assigned to and completed by the Policy Management Team and offshore teams, including pre-renewal reports, regulatory compliance checks, and other associated activities.
• Support knowledge transfer and contribute to the upskilling and training of offshore or onshore teams.
• Establish processes to effectively monitor work in progress and set priorities to complete tasks within turnaround times.
• Complete documentation following the placement of Facultative Reinsurance, where applicable.
• Assist in reconciling premium with the respective business partners

• Prior experience working in an insurance or reinsurance company preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial lines of insurance business preferred.
• Experience in underwriting support functions, data entry, and policy administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Has a Certification in General Insurance (BCP, PGI, and ComGI) from Singapore College of Insurance.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Proactive with a "can-do" attitude.
• Willingness to learn.

• Underwrite Marine business in accordance with the company's philosophy and Underwriting Guidelines.
• Maintenance of an intimate knowledge of all business sources to ensure underwriting decisions are based on all pertinent criteria.
• Visits to client locations for purposes of risk assessment, risk and loss control and information gathering purposes.
• Conduct underwriting reviews of HDI Marine portfolio in Asia Pacific in order to ensure proficiency and compliance with the company's objectives, instructions, guidelines and reinsurance arrangements.
• Involve Loss Control / Risk Engineering Service as required.

• Execution of marketing philosophy to clients and brokers.
• Attendance at appropriate conferences, seminars, discussion groups, meetings and involvement with industry bodies as considered beneficial to the company and after approval from the Managing Director.
• Coordination of internal training courses/ seminars for external clients in cooperation with management team.
• Interstate and Overseas travel as considered necessary with approval of the Managing Director.
• Research and Development of new Marine products to meet the customers' needs.

• Input in respect to premium, loss ratio, budgets and including distribution sources and growth forecast, quarterly in cooperation with the Managing Director.
• Input to Monthly Management report relative to market conditions, underwriting, new business opportunities, quotations won/lost.
• Preparation of appropriate reports on portfolio performance (develop growth strategies and pipelines for target markets).
• Involvement in weekly underwriting/trading meeting with all other Product Managers to review business written and overall philosophy.
• Actively support all other lines offered by HDI.
• Training of staff in the Marine Insurance class.
• Periodic reports as required for local and overseas management.

• Completion of appropriate underwriting worksheets, premium calculation detail and risk information for systems input.
• Preparation/ maintenance and overview of all underwriting files, slips and policy wordings.

• Ensure that risks underwritten conform to Marine treaties scope of cover.
• Place facultative reinsurance, subject to approval, as required with company approved professional reinsurers.
• Seek and obtain any special acceptance under the Marine reinsurance treaties where required by nature of the risks being insured by the company.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines.
• Apply approved Marine Department rating model as a guide as part of the rating / pricing underwriting process.

This role plays a pivotal part in driving revenue growth and achieving customer satisfaction in the commercial distribution division. You will be responsible for servicing support for new customers, retaining existing ones, and driving process transformation to align with company objectives.

• Assist in achieving gross underwriting premium and profit targets set by the organization.
• Evaluate, underwrite, and quote commercial risks in line with company guidelines and treaty programmes.
• Place facultative reinsurance and ensure contract certainty documentation is fulfilled.
• Prepare insurance summaries, renewal invitations, and collaborate with agents to pursue renewable business and achieve high persistency targets.
• Perform additional support duties, including presentations to clients, claims analysis, underwriting analytics, issuance of cover notes, certificates of insurance, and preparation of monthly business reports.
• Undertake assignments as allocated by the Division Head, PMO, and CEO to contribute to corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with corporate finance to ensure premiums are collected within the premium warranty framework.
• Engage in operational duties, such as issuance of cover notes, certificates of insurance, instructions for issuance of policies, and preparation of monthly business reports.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 2-5 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• Market-facing and distribution experience.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance and products, preferably with underwriting experience.
• Certificate in General Insurance and Health Insurance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Job Opportunity

• As an Underwriting Specialist, you will be responsible for strategically allocating cases to stakeholders, considering factors such as complexity, workload, and expertise.
• The ideal candidate will ensure efficient case clearance by optimizing workloads and collaborating with stakeholders.
• This role involves administrative duties, stakeholder support, underwriting-related projects, data analysis, and making recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in underwriting or a related field.
• Proficiency in computers, software, and databases is essential.
• Great time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities are required for success in this role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in underwriting, develop skills in case allocation, and improve stakeholder management.

• To assist in underwriting operations, housekeeping, and other ad hoc duties.

Requirements

• Able to commit for the duration stated
• Meticulous and detail oriented
• Basic IT skills, has Microsoft Office knowledge, must be good at Microsoft Excel
• Basic knowledge in automation and running of automation scripts would be an advantage

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