
Head of Technical Underwriting, Apac
5 days ago
**Job Title: Head of Technical Underwriting, APAC**
**Location: Singapore**
**The Opportunity**:
The Head of Technical Underwriting is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the implementation of underwriting strategies and ensuring adherence to technical standards within the organization. The Head of Technical Underwriting is expected to bring a high level of expertise and leadership to the team, ensuring that technical underwriting practices are optimized and aligned with the organization's strategic goals.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Drive implementation of strategies and risk appetite changes to develop standards, processes, and reports for Underwriting Quality Assurance locally and globally.
- Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to technical standards to deliver The Zurich Way and Underwriting Quality Assurance plans.
- Lead high-impact operational transformation initiatives by providing governance over Global Underwriting Policy, The Zurich Way, and Zurich Risk Policy adherence.
- Define assurance activities and develop technical underwriting guidelines and best practices to implement and monitor Product Underwriting improvement initiatives across all Business Units.
- Identify and address quality-related issues, including root causes and trends and provide expert support to underwriters
- Assist with the approval of terms and conditions and crossline of business issues and coordinate with other assurance providers regionally and globally.
- Make strategic recommendations and identify innovative opportunities and risks by participating in relevant committees and Global Underwriting work-streams and initiatives.
- Ensure successful implementation of key technical initiatives through executive consultation, research best practices and analyze rates, rating plans, and pricing strategies to support senior management.
- Lead and manage projects to develop and implement new or revised underwriting policies and procedures.
- Develop new products in response to changes in the external environment.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality, on-time written reports with recommendations for corrective action.
- To develop a simple business case for a defined project in the area to determine potential benefits, clarify the rationale for investment and support the planning process
**Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and minimum of 8-10 years of experience in underwriting, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience in handling complex underwriting cases and providing expert support to underwriters.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly within the APAC region.
- Understanding of regional market trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive landscape.
- Experience in managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and a proven track record of successfully implementing strategies and risk appetite changes.
- Experience in leading and managing operational transformation initiatives and ability to define assurance activities and develop best practices.
- Experience in developing new products to innovate and create cost-effective proposals.
**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?
People are Zurich’s most important asset. Their varied skills, perspectives and experiences drive innovation. And they reflect the breadth and diversity of our customers, suppliers, communities and investors around the world. We are committed to attracting and retaining talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Let’s continue to grow together
- Location(s): Singapore
- Remote working: Hybrid Working Model
- Closing date:
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