Underwriter (Property / Commercial Insurance)

Found in: beBee S HK - 2 weeks ago

HongKong, Hong Kong SAR China Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time

Job Summary

  • Work under limited guidance, underwrite and analyze new and renewal business utilizing the Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels
  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry
  • Develop and maintain relationships with distributors in support of business retention and acquisition
  • Work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
  • Contribute to the development of propositions

 

Job Accountabilities

  • Apply the framework of Underwriting elements for new business & renewals, completing assignments of high complexity and working within delegated authority
  • Perform underwriting duties in measuring exposure & analyzing risk
  • Determine technical price according to certified/agreed pricing process; responsible for:
    • Quoting & setting coverage
    • Negotiating terms & conditions
    • Managing account
  • Build relationships in support of customer/business acquisition and retention (e.g., by handling a range of queries, providing advice to assist with the development of an account)
  • Contribute ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions based on technical, customer and distributor insights
  • Implement the agreed technical standards, controls, practices and procedures, thereby maintaining underwriting discipline
  • Contribute to short term, defined scope projects
  • Assist in providing guidance to lower level associates and support development of self and others

 

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • Proven current knowledge of product and industry, as demonstrated in involvement in trade and industry
  • Typically holds or is working towards relevant professional designation
  • Ideally with relevant Property underwriting or claims experience & knowledge; minimal insurance exposure and experience is preferred
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills reflective of a seasoned practitioner who has progressed within underwriting positions of increasing responsibility
  • Practical market-facing underwriting experience
  • Experience in servicing multinational/ complex accounts with large/ key brokers
  • Added preference for skills in structuring multinational insurance business in a compliant manner
  • Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin speaking added advantage
  • Negotiation, influencing and selling skills
  • Ability to develop relationships with key business partners
  • Pipeline management and new business development
  • Ability to build trust based business relationships with customers and producers
  • Open mind to try new ways and alternative approaches of doing things
  • Self-starter, proactive, results and execution oriented
  • Candidates with more relevant experience can be considered for other position

 

 

Why Zurich

 

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

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