Assistant Manager Property Underwriting

1. ROLE PURPOSE:

1. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for achieving International Division's budget for Property LOB.
• Underwrite risks that are consistent with Company's underwriting philosophy and risk appetite.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners (brokers & cedants).
• Renewal management - Ensure the renewal process including negotiations with brokers and cedants are concluded smoothly.
• Ensure excellent service levels are delivered to business partners.
• Actively support in preparation of annual budget for Property line of business in line with organization's growth and underwriting philosophy
• Underwriting thought process and rationales to be properly documented
• Structured and regular follow ups with business partners on new business enquiries and renewals.
• Interact with other verticals within International Division for cross selling and up selling
• Ensure Internal Guidelines are fully complied
• Ensure business is booked in proper and timely manner
• Contribute in preparation of MIS/ad hoc reports
• Provide necessary support to other departments such as Claims, finance, reinsurance etc. when required

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

Bachelor's Degree (with any stream of engineering degree would be preferred) / ACII/FIII

Minimum Experience: 5 – 7 years of proven Property underwriting experience.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Good knowledge of property including steel, power, cement, chemical etc underwriting and risk engineering
• Market knowledge/Intelligence
• Relationship Management and Networking with business partners.
• Good computer skills
• Working under tight timelines and pressure during business seasons.

• Analytical Thinking
• Team-player who can also work independently.
• Go getter attitude - Structured and result oriented approach
• Good Communication and presentation skills
• Multi-task handling