Company Details Fortune 500 Company. General Insurer. Fast growing, dynamic organisation, dedicated to the development of its people.
Our organisation is actively committed to Innovation. Team members throughout our business live the Innovation Behaviours. This fosters an Innovation culture where new skills are learnt, ideas are shared and opportunities are created as we strive for better outcome.
The Role - Responsible for the profitable Commercial Lines portfolio in Hong Kong, with a strong focus on new business develop and renewals.
- Key focus areas on Casualty and Financial Lines products, including but not limited to Combined General Liability, Products Liability, D&O, PI, and Financial Institutions.
- This role is an underwriting position and includes responsibility for underwriting, marketing and managing key distribution partners to accomplish business goals on premium and profitability.
- Distribution partners may include international/multinational brokers, local brokers, and cedants (local or overseas).
- This position will also work closely with other underwriting departments to execute a successful and profitable business portfolio in North Asia markets, primarily the Greater China (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Greater Bay Area)
Key Responsibilities - Support Head of Commercial Lines - Greater China on renewal and new business underwriting independently
- Active in the market in terms of profile, seeking out new business opportunities that are aligned with our distribution strategy independently
- Support underwriting management on product development
- Work closely with claims department to support the business and our partners
- Participate in relevant professional organizations as a representative of the company independently
- Expanding and managing business partner network in Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area and Taiwan independently
The Candidate - Skills, Qualifications & Experience Essential ; - Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of Insurance industry experience in underwriting and/or broking in Financial Lines and/or Casualty
- Strong distribution relationships and market knowledge of Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area, and Taiwan
- Ability to work independently, combine entrepreneurial, commercial approach with prudent underwriting
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to travel to the Greater Bay Area and Taiwan for business sourcing/marketing