Asia Head, Underwriting, Marine

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Provide and implement strategy for the underwriting portfolios/treaty for the region. Responsible for the growth and profitability of the regional underwriting portfolios. Write the guidelines for underwriters in the region and underwrite highly complex new businesses. Give specialist advice to underwriters.

The Opportunity- Delegate underwriting authority- Monitor compliance with underwriting guidelines and undertake regular reviews- Underwrite complex risks and regional programs- Monitor the skill levels, assist in recruitment and succession planning

Your new role- Responsible for the strategy definition, strategy execution, customer servicing and business performance of the Marine products (i.e. Cargo & Hull)- P&L responsibility for the Marine products which includes all associated tasks and activities for strategy, growth, business planning, performance management, people management etc.- Responsible for all Underwriting activities for the Marine products, including managing the team of Underwriters- Responsible for the Marine products for defining and implementing a team structure, support model and processes that ensures the appropriate Underwriting support for Partners and delivers consistent engagement including achievement of turn-around-time targets

About you- Specialist underwriting skills- Strategic planning for medium-long term- Has good network with intermediaries, competitors, service providers and regulators- Up to date with industry trends- More than 10 years of relevant underwriting experience- Experience in a regional underwriting position or portfolio management

About QBE
What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world?
At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future - for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the centre of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And with more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, our scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

QBE Asia’s operations is part of the QBE International Division, and has had a presence in Asia for more than 130 years with offices in: Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia and Vietnam. We continue to be recognised for our ongoing focus on digital innovation to deliver exceptional value and operational excellence for our customers, business partners, people and the community. We support ESG efforts through the QBE Foundation, which helps to create strong, resilient and inclusive communities, by focusing investment and efforts on two key areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact - climate resilience and inclusion.

Benefits
Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE

Flex and hybrid working options
Work from home policy
‍ ‍ Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave
- ️ Well-being programs

Pensions
Medical benefits
Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning
On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)
Study leave
Marriage leave
Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences

Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth #EmployeeBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #CareerDevelopment

Join us now, so you can be part of our success - and we can be part of yours.
Your career at QBE — Let’s make it happen.

Global Disclaimer
- The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Modeling, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership

How to Apply:
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.