36 Underwriting jobs in Singapore

• Provide 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 underwriting and reinsurance tasks to deliver customer-focused products while managing risk and profitability.
• Support the Manager, Client Services, in daily operational and administrative tasks.

Interested applicants may email resume to

Chooi Kelly (CEI Registration No: R )

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA: 99C4599)

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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.

Insurance

Fire & GA Underwriting Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business and review renewals for Fire/GA; price and set terms within authority.
• Perform risk assessment and coverage determination; prepare balanced referrals/recommendations for risks above authority.
• Produce accurate documentation and instructions; ensure timely, error-free processing.
• Partner with intermediaries (brokers/agents) to identify and secure opportunities; support quotes and negotiations.
• Coordinate with operations/claims/finance to ensure smooth policy issuance and service delivery.
• Guide and lead team members on workflow, controls, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Recognised Diploma/Degree, preferably in Management, Accountancy or Commerce.
• Experience in the General Insurance industry with an insurer/reinsurer or broker (Fire/GA exposure preferred).
• Strong organisation and time-management skills; meticulous with documentation.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills; collaborative team player.
• Relevant GI certifications (e.g., CGI)

How to Apply

Please apply with your resume , availability/notice period , and expected salary , or email

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA Licence No. 15C7572

EA Personnel Registration No. R

Company Details

We're a Fortune 500 general insurer with a global footprint and a reputation for excellence.Our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.We empower our people to grow, share ideas, and make an impact

The Role

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

The Candidate - Skills, Qualifications & Experience

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

Job Description:

• Ensure that the underwriters have the necessary underwriter support to allow for efficient broker and business servicing
• Ensure that the business has accurate data recorded
• Assist the Managers and Underwriters to carry out all tasks relating to the underwriting and reinsurance of the business

Application Procedures

Interested candidates, please email your resume to:

Attention: Jamie Tan Pei Zhen (CEI No. R

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA No. 99C4599)

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-focused individual to support our underwriting team. As an Underwriting Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our policy delivery and processing department.

Your primary responsibilities will include checking policy contracts for mailing to policyholders, processing billings, collections, and payments of policy premiums, data entry and amendments for insurance applications, daily retrieval and sorting of documents at the mailroom, and achieving department KPIs for policy delivery and processing.

The Shipowners' Club is a mutual insurance association. We offer Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Legal Costs Cover and associated insurances to smaller and specialist vessel owners, operators and charterers around the world. Building on over 170 years of experience, the Shipowners' Club provides tailor-made insurance packages for each operator according to their particular need.

We are now seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join us on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and a quick learner with a desire to develop in a friendly and supportive Insurance company. This is a great opportunity for someone to join an experienced team, whilst building on their experience.

We recognise the business benefits of having a diverse and inclusive community. We all have something unique to bring to the table and by embracing those differences we seek to build and maintain an environment which attracts and values diversity and where everyone can develop their talents and be themselves. For us, diversity and inclusion goes above and beyond focusing on protected characteristics – we want all our colleagues to bring 100% of themselves to work. With a happy and engaged workforce we all strive to work together to be the best that we can be for the mutual benefit of ourselves and our Members.

We also have a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office).

If interested in this role, please send us your CV and covering letter outlining why you would be suitable for this position and your salary requirements to

Overall responsibility of the Role:

To provide administrative support for the underwriting team in providing a liability solution to cover the operational needs of the Members.

Role Responsibilities:

1. To provide a high level of service to Members through the prompt and accurate preparation of Members' documentation, highlighting any service issues upwards.

2. To fully adhere to the Underwriting Procedures Manual and all processes therein.

3. To advise account handler of outstanding premium position before documentation is produced and released in accordance with Underwriting Procedures Manual.

4. To develop and maintain good working relationships at peer level within Brokers.

5. To deal with queries by telephone/letter/email from external parties and ensure prompt resolution.

6. To ensure that service levels are maintained during the absence of colleagues, answering basic queries and referring upwards the need for any technical response.

7. To participate in training sessions to develop the skills and knowledge required for the effective performance of the role.

8. To ensure sanctions screening has been undertaken on Members, other named parties and all vessels, and any hits resolved, prior to binding cover or processing MTA's.

9. To complete a minimum 15 hours Continuous Professional Development annually.

Role Specific Technical Skills and Knowledge/Qualifications

Knowledge

· Basic understanding of the Club's Vision, Strategy, aims, objectives, structure and finances.

· Basic knowledge of the Rules of the Association, Plain Language Policies and additional covers and understanding of their structures.

· Detailed working knowledge of the Club's systems and processes including the Underwriting Procedures Manual to ensure efficient and compliant service delivery

Skills

· Effective use of the Club's computer system.

· Effective use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

· Accuracy and attention to detail. Basic numeracy and literacy.

Candidate must be eligible to work in Singapore.

Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

No Agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate

Pay: $3, $5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development
• Work from home

Education:

• Local Polytechnic Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• underwriting assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Downtown Core