Commercial Underwriter - Engineering & Surety

• The management of the Engineering & Surety Portfolios
• This role is responsible for providing market facing underwriting capabilities across all Engineering and Surety portfolios and to deliver on our customer value proposition.
• Accountable for driving profitable growth through formulating and executing underwriting plans, Portfolio strategies, Customer strategies and Go-To-Market strategies.

• To conduct in-depth portfolio analysis to assess portfolio performance and identify trends, areas of concern, and opportunities, and make strategic recommendations on how to approach these, taking into account market dynamics.
• To work closely with actuaries, claims professionals, and other departments to ensure portfolio strategy aligns with broader company objectives,
• To work with intermediaries to negotiate terms, gather feedback and gauge market dynamics.
• They will identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities within existing accounts to drive business growth through new and existing distribution channels.
• They will provide valuable input in relation to portfolio strategy, product development and system enhancements.
• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels
• Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for Market Management Team, Agents, Brokers, Paterners, and Customers
• Assure development and implementation of policy, procedures and standards to produce profitable results
• Responsible for all portfolio's Data Quality
• They will support with the development of other Underwriters.

• Pipeline Management
• Manage referrals and technical questions from direct report and Branches.
• Actively participate within the Zurich network leveraging Zurich's global suite of capabilities and knowledge
• Develop processes and review policies relevant to underwriting in own area to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction
• Contribute to the business strategy within own area to align underwriting strategy with wider business goals within a particular market
• Participate in the community of global/regional proposition development practitioners in underwriting to share best practice and continue to meet customer´s needs
• Constantly review portfolio performances to ensure financial metrics are met
• Manage relationships with Country and Regional Underwriting teams

• Holds a Bachelor's degree or Post-graduate qualifications.
• Typically has at least 10 years Engineering underwriting experience
• Proven ability to develop and execute on strategic plans and company initiatives
• Experience in leading underwriting teams
• Proven strong market facing presence in local market and industry network
• Proven track record of growing a business and change management in a complex environment

• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry
• Proven track record of driving result
• Strong Engineering underwriting proficiency
• Commercially astute with a comprehensive understanding of the General Insurance industry and the products available
• Good market insights, trends and market intel, and exposure and insights of international markets
• A high level understanding of underwriting, claims and risk engineering dynamics
• Understanding of Corporate customers demands and challenges, in particular in multi-national insurance programs
• Proven knowledge of operational management and in comprehending financials of insurance portfolios
• Good knowledge in portfolio management, KPIs and dynamics
• An excellent understanding of the internal and external regulatory environment and requirements
• An extensive knowledge of Zurich's Global capabilities and appetite
• Advanced and in-depth knowledge of products and line/s of business
• Good understanding of the external reinsurance market

• Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur
• Remote working:
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Taren Kaur
• Closing date:

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