Property / Senior Property Underwriter

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Property Underwriter to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing the Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments ensuring a high-level service to customers. Property underwriting with a focus on Reinsurance and/ or Multinational Programs/Global Programs experience. Effective negotiator and contributor to Zurich’s business plans Interpersonal and communication skills.

**Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities**:

- Proactively handle renewal accounts, negotiate terms and conditions and close deals; ability to seek, identify and convert new business opportunities
- Complete detailed pipeline/opportunity assessment with manager/sales team/key brokers to identify growth opportunities.
- Qualify accounts to meet organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
- Participate in internal/ external pipeline meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
- Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
- Update required systems with account status within specified time frame.
- Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
- Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
- Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing Zurich underwriting tools appropriately.
- Measure exposures/analyze risk.
- Initiate product development idea.
- Assist in training and developing colleagues/ staff.
- Provide expertise on coverage issues with claims programs and guidelines including Investigate, recommend and implement leading edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs.
- Contribute to development of u/w manuals, programs and guidelines.
- Approve/place facultative purchases.
- Develop and lead marketing presentations to new and current agents/brokers.
- Ensure the successful completion of projects as required by line of business.
- Diagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique line of business and/or customer problems.
- Lead complex technical or long
- business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs or products.

**Business Accountabilities**:

- Self-starter, independent individual who’s able to regulate work in order to ensure appropriate use of resources and adherence to schedules/ ensure timely delivery.
- Provide advise and support to colleagues, measuring exposure and analyzing risk in order to provide appropriate coverage that meets the organization´s risk and compliance processes.
- Research primary data sources, select relevant information, analyze key themes and trends and make recommendations to support operational decision-making such as which coverage to provide.
- Research best practice and provide consultancy to support senior management in developing and improving processes and systems relevant to underwriting.
- Build relationships with customers by handling a range of queries and provide advice with the development of an account to create additional value for the organization and customers.

**Skills & Experience required**:

- Prior experience working in an insurance/reinsurance company.
- Knowledge of line of business
- Analytically driven and organized.
- Highly motivated and ability to develop and maintain effective working independently.
- Looking to work in a vibrant and growing line of business.

**You are the heart & soul of 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?

Let’s continue to grow together
- Location(s): Singapore
- Remote working: Hybrid Working Module
- Schedule: Full Time
- Recruiter name: Ahona Adhikary
- Closing date: