Manager (Commercial Underwriting)

Principal Accountabilities

1. Underwrite commercial and specialty risks, including assessment, negotiation of terms and conditions, and pricing in accordance with the Company's underwriting guidelines.
2. Review and approve special acceptances and underwriting referrals from group companies and provide technical underwriting support where necessary.
3. Conduct reviews of underwriting practices within the Company and group companies to ensure consistency and alignment with Group underwriting standards.
4. Support coordination among the Company, group companies, and stakeholders to develop underwriting and business strategies for complex cases.
5. Conduct training and provide technical guidance to underwriting and sales staff within the Company and other group companies.
6. Work closely with the Group Head Office in Japan to establish and execute underwriting policies and share information on business progress and underwriting matters.
7. Support the management of intra-group underwriting and reinsurance-related matters, where necessary.
8. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, business partners, and internal stakeholders to support business growth and retention.
9. Monitor portfolio performance and risk exposures, and provide recommendations to support sustainable underwriting results.
10. Provide any other support required to ensure alignment with Group underwriting policies and business strategies.

Job Requirements

1. University Degree, preferably with professional insurance or related qualifications.
2. At least 10 years of experience in the general insurance industry, including a minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in commercial, specialty, or corporate insurance lines
3. Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, portfolio management, and commercial insurance business.
4. Experience in evaluating complex commercial risks, large exposures, or accumulation risks would be advantageous.
5. Experience in specialty underwriting, financial risk solutions, trade-related insurance, reinsurance, or other commercial underwriting disciplines would be an advantage.
6. Analytical with good report writing, presentation, and communication skills in both English and Japanese.
7. Good understanding of Japanese business practices and experience in working with Japanese corporate clients would be advantageous.