76 Underwriting jobs in Singapore

The Role

Step into a key support role in our underwriting team.

You'll coordinate workflows, manage data, and keep operations running smoothly.

Perfect for someone who loves structure, detail, and being the go-to team player.

What You'll Do

• Track renewals and follow up with brokers and clients
• Prepare quotes and ensure documentation is spot-on
• Review binding slips and support marketing efforts
• Keep systems updated and data accurate
• Liaise with our offshore team for seamless processing
• Log submissions, sign docs (as authorised), and keep records tidy

What You'll Bring

• Cert in business admin or related field
• Experience in admin, ops, or business support
• Basic knowledge of insurance or underwriting (a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and Excel confidence
• Organised, proactive, and a great team player

• Track renewals and follow up with brokers and clients
• Prepare quotes and ensure documentation is spot-on
• Review binding slips and support marketing efforts
• Keep systems updated and data accurate
• Liaise with our offshore team for seamless processing
• Log submissions, sign docs (as authorised), and keep records tidy

• Cert in business admin or related field
• Experience in admin, ops, or business support
• Basic knowledge of insurance or underwriting (a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and Excel confidence
• Organised, proactive, and a great team player

• 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.

• Underwrite life, health, and high net worth insurance applications in accordance with Singlife's philosophy, risk culture and guidelines.
• Work with Actuary, Distribution, Reinsurers, and other parties in handling of large sum assured applications or when facultative arrangement is required.
• Maintain high level of service quality for a positive customer experience and achieve Net Promoter Score. Provide any necessary support to Distribution channels and maintain positive relationship with partner firms.
• Perform underwriting risk assessment on non-disclosure, post-claims underwriting, reinstatement, review of substandard terms and additional of riders on in forced policies.
• Coach and develop fellow underwriters and relevant team members in technical underwriting and other relevant skillsets for lateral development and improving servicing quality.
• Support ad hoc projects and tasks in relation to strengthen underwriting quality control, governance, customer experience, efficiency gain & automation etc
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management controls, corporate policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines.

• Minimally 5 years of life and health underwriting experience with underwriting authority limit of S$2Mil. Preferably with experience in high net worth segment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, analytics & problem-solving skills. Adopt human-centered mindset prioritizing superior customer experience in the course of work.
• Flexible and agile in adapting to constant changes in a dynamic environment, provide direction in steering product squad and prioritization to align with the latest changes.
• Good understanding of the regulatory aspects of life, health and investment linked insurance industry.
• Bachelor's degree

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.

Thank you for your interest

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We are looking for a motivated and tech-savvy intern to join our General Insurance Underwriting team. This role is ideal for someone interested in the future of insurance, combining traditional underwriting exposure with opportunities to work on data analytics, automation tools, and decision-support systems. You will collaborate with underwriters, data analysts, and digital transformation teams to help shape smarter, faster, and more predictive underwriting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist underwriters in reviewing insurance applications, renewal documents, and supporting materials.

· Conduct preliminary risk assessments and data entry for policy quotations.

· Support in preparing underwriting reports and documentation.

· Perform market and industry research related to automated underwriting, analysing of risk profiles and pricing.

· Help coordinate with internal departments (claims, actuarial, sales) for automation.

· Participate in training sessions and shadow underwriters to gain domain knowledge.

Requirements:

· Pursuing a diploma or degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.

· Strong interest in the intersection of insurance and emerging technology (AI, ML, automation).

· Comfortable with data (e.g., Excel, Power BI, basic SQL or Python a plus).

· Analytical mindset with a willingness to learn technical tools and concepts.

· Good communication and collaboration skills.

Singlife is a leading homegrown financial services company, offering consumers a better way to financial freedom. Through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and a wide range of products and services, Singlife provides consumers control over their financial wellbeing at every stage of their lives.

In addition to a comprehensive suite of insurance plans, employee benefits, partnerships with financial adviser channels and bancassurance, Singlife offers investment solutions through its dollarDEX and Navigator platforms. The mobile-first Singlife Account – with a Singlife Debit Card – allows customers to save, spend, earn and be insured all in one app.

Singlife is the exclusive insurance provider for the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme. Singlife is also an official signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance, affirming its commitment to finding a better way to sustainability.

First announced in September 2020 and valued at S$3.2 billion, the merger of Aviva Singapore and Singlife was the largest insurance deal in Singapore then and created one of the largest homegrown financial services companies in the republic.

Purpose of the role

Subject matter expert in technical underwriting, particularly in the space of large sum assured applications and preliminary underwriting enquiries.

Key Responsibilties

• Underwrite life, health, and high net worth insurance applications in accordance with Singlife’s philosophy, risk culture and guidelines.
• Work with Actuary, Distribution, Reinsurers, and other parties in handling of large sum assured applications or when facultative arrangement is required.
• Maintain high level of service quality for a positive customer experience and achieve Net Promoter Score. Provide any necessary support to Distribution channels and maintain positive relationship with partner firms.
• Perform underwriting risk assessment on non-disclosure, post-claims underwriting, reinstatement, review of substandard terms and additional of riders on in forced policies.
• Coach and develop fellow underwriters and relevant team members in technical underwriting and other relevant skillsets for lateral development and improving servicing quality.
• Support ad hoc projects and tasks in relation to strengthen underwriting quality control, governance, customer experience, efficiency gain & automation etc
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management controls, corporate policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines.

Key Decision within the Role

Provide underwriting outcome on applications and policies within your authority limits.

Team

May lead 1-2 junior underwriters.

Requirements:

• Minimally 5 years of life and health underwriting experience with underwriting authority limit of S$2Mil. Preferably with experience in high net worth segment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, analytics & problem-solving skills. Adopt human-centered mindset prioritizing superior customer experience in the course of work.
• Flexible and agile in adapting to constant changes in a dynamic environment, provide direction in steering product squad and prioritization to align with the latest changes.
• Good understanding of the regulatory aspects of life, health and investment linked insurance industry.
• Bachelor’s degree

If you find yourself able to demonstrate the criteria above, apply with us now. We look forward to your application.

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to underwrite new business and renewals within specified guidelines and authority levels, while providing technical support and overseeing profitable growth within the insurance class. Additionally, the role involves managing underwriting activities and fostering relationships with intermediaries and business partners to drive underwriting service delivery and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Business Plan.
• Actively manage renewal portfolio and new business targets.
• Monitor, review and comply with all underwriting standards, procedures and processes.
• Provide a timely and professional level of service to customers and intermediaries.
• Develop and improve a strong knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organisational guidelines.
• Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets.
• Deliver timely decisions and problem-solving solutions for customers and intermediaries.
• Work collaboratively with Assistant Underwriters.
• Build relationships with our brokers.
• Build and foster a positive working environment.

Work Experience:

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Moderate experience in insurance sales.
• Working experience in the insurance industry.
• Use of risk profiling and pricing tools.
• Use of loss models.
• Established customer and broker relationships.

Qualifications:

Necessary Qualifications include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Global Disclaimer:

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

US Only Disclaimer:

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Travel Frequency:

Occasional (approximately 5-10 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands:

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Product Development, Risk Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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