8 Underwriter Commercial Insurance jobs in Hong Kong

Join to apply for the Senior Underwriter / Underwriter (Middle Market / Commercial Insurance) role at Zurich Insurance

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• Responsible for multi-lines business but mainly to focus on Property & Casualty portfolios KPIs performance of the Hong Kong Business Unit focusing on Mid-Market domestic business
• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and other distributors in support of business retention and acquisition and work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance related needs & provide solutions, and contribute to the development of propositions
  

• Responsible for multi-lines business but mainly to focus on Property & Casualty portfolios KPIs performance of the Hong Kong Business Unit focusing on Mid-Market domestic business
• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and other distributors in support of business retention and acquisition and work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance related needs & provide solutions, and contribute to the development of propositions
  

• Maintain profitable multi-lines underwriting for Mid-market portfolios and provide training to other associates including the administrative assistant
• Apply all Underwriting elements for new business & renewals in handling the assignments of the highest complexity and works within delegated authorities, measuring exposure & analyzing risk, determining technical price according to certified/agreed pricing process, quoting & setting coverage, negotiating terms & conditions
• Contribute to managing accounts; build relationships in support of customer/ business acquisition and retention (e.g. by handling a range of queries, providing advice to assist with the development of an account; implementing agreed technical standards, controls, practices and procedures, thereby maintaining underwriting discipline
• Timely update and use of Underwriting Scorecards and other MI tools & processes to proactively manage and improve the portfolios mix & performance and pipelines management
  

• Degree holder
• Minimum 2 years working experience in General Insurance program
• Good multi-lines underwriting knowledge mainly on Property & Casualty business
• Good knowledge & experience in evaluating middle market exposures as well as directing and assisting others in analyzing unusual risks
• Experience & knowledge in negotiating mid-market deals; demonstrate in-depth experience with middle market customers and delivering customer service options
• Proven experience in troubleshooting and overcoming difficult issues with brokers and creating and delivering programs for addressing the needs of multiple or large producers
• To be a team player
• Fluency in English & Cantonese; Mandarin-speaking is an added advantage
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and selling skills – internal and external - Ability to develop strong relationships with key business partners whilst maximizing Company’s profitable growth objective
• Ability to build trust & business relationships with customers and producers.
• Open mind to try new ways and alternative approaches of doing things
• Self-starter, proactive, results and execution oriented
• Candidates with more solid Underwriting experiences will be considered for other positions
  

• Location(s): HK - Hong Kong
• Remote working: Hybrid
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function General Business
• Industries Insurance and Financial Services

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Join to apply for the APAC Risk Assessment Analyst role at Interactive Brokers

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Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Job Description

Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited ("IBHK") is expanding its Risk Assessment Team (RA) within the New Accounts Department at our Hong Kong office. We are searching for candidates with prior experience in the financial services industry, extraordinary attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The RA department liaises with Interactive Brokers' retail and professional clients.

The IBHK RA is accountable for providing high-quality reviews of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know-Your-Customer (KYC), sanctioning and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) issues for retail customers, financial advisors, hedge fund operators and other broker-dealers. We aim to facilitate client onboarding by providing regulatory and compliance guidance while building and maintaining long-term client relationships as we expand our global service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) review on Individual and Corporate applications following policies and desktop procedures; identify and escalate potential AML risks
• Analyze and verify the source of funds/wealth information through the public domain or documentation
• Investigate and process alerts from multiple queues, sourcing information as appropriate from external sources and/or internal personnel to investigate and process alerts effectively
• Evaluate and resolve negative news and/or red flags or potential PEP matches escalated by other New Account Teams
• Run checks in the Offshore Leaks Database and conduct public domain searches for negative information related to applicants and associated entities
• Provide advice on issues and escalations to other New Accounts Teams to address difficult applications and independently recommend risk-based decisions to AML
• Responsible for timely escalations of suspected financial crime to AML
• Work closely with other New Account teams and AML to review and evaluate all financial crime risks
  
  

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 2-3 years in Client Service and/or Financial Service preferred. Fresh graduates with a relevant academic background who are motivated and demonstrate the right aptitude will also be considered
• Minimum of 2 years' experience and familiarity, preferably gained in brokerage or corporate banking environment, with onboarding or reviewing high-risk client relationships and carrying out EDD
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is advantageous
• Strong research, investigatory, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make risk-based recommendations and articulate those persuasively to other departments
• Able to multitask various projects and firm initiatives
• Prior experience in a highly automated environment and/or a high degree of comfort with computers and technology
• Intermediate experience with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, medium-sized office environment
  
  

• Ability to identify, analyze, and escalate complex issues
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills
• Taking personal responsibility for identifying client needs while providing a high-value experience
• Efficient, self-motivated and hard-working
• Being able to multitask in a pressured environment
  
  

• Competitive Salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Excellent health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, specialist and inpatient
• Competitive package of Annual Leave
• Daily lunch ordered in-house with a fully stocked kitchen
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
• Great work-life balance
• Unique opportunity to gain exposure to global financial products, markets and clientele
• Opportunities for career progression and job scope expansion in a global company with a growing local presence
• Hybrid work arrangement role permitting

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales

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Join to apply for the APAC Risk Assessment Analyst role at Interactive Brokers

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Company Overview
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

Company Overview
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
Job Description
Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited ("IBHK") is expanding its Risk Assessment Team (RA) within the New Accounts Department at our Hong Kong office. We are searching for candidates with prior experience in the financial services industry, extraordinary attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The RA department liaises with Interactive Brokers' retail and professional clients.
The IBHK RA is accountable for providing high-quality reviews of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know-Your-Customer (KYC), sanctioning and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) issues for retail customers, financial advisors, hedge fund operators and other broker-dealers. We aim to facilitate client onboarding by providing regulatory and compliance guidance while building and maintaining long-term client relationships as we expand our global service offerings.
Responsibilities

• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) review on Individual and Corporate applications following policies and desktop procedures; identify and escalate potential AML risks
• Analyze and verify the source of funds/wealth information through the public domain or documentation
• Investigate and process alerts from multiple queues, sourcing information as appropriate from external sources and/or internal personnel to investigate and process alerts effectively
• Evaluate and resolve negative news and/or red flags or potential PEP matches escalated by other New Account Teams
• Run checks in the Offshore Leaks Database and conduct public domain searches for negative information related to applicants and associated entities
• Provide advice on issues and escalations to other New Accounts Teams to address difficult applications and independently recommend risk-based decisions to AML
• Responsible for timely escalations of suspected financial crime to AML
• Work closely with other New Account teams and AML to review and evaluate all financial crime risks
  

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 2-3 years in Client Service and/or Financial Service preferred. Fresh graduates with a relevant academic background who are motivated and demonstrate the right aptitude will also be considered
• Minimum of 2 years' experience and familiarity, preferably gained in brokerage or corporate banking environment, with onboarding or reviewing high-risk client relationships and carrying out EDD
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is advantageous
• Strong research, investigatory, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make risk-based recommendations and articulate those persuasively to other departments
• Able to multitask various projects and firm initiatives
• Prior experience in a highly automated environment and/or a high degree of comfort with computers and technology
• Intermediate experience with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, medium-sized office environment
  

• Ability to identify, analyze, and escalate complex issues
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills
• Taking personal responsibility for identifying client needs while providing a high-value experience
• Efficient, self-motivated and hard-working
• Being able to multitask in a pressured environment
  

• Competitive Salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Excellent health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, specialist and inpatient
• Competitive package of Annual Leave
• Daily lunch ordered in-house with a fully stocked kitchen
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
• Great work-life balance
• Unique opportunity to gain exposure to global financial products, markets and clientele
• Opportunities for career progression and job scope expansion in a global company with a growing local presence
• Hybrid work arrangement role permitting

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales

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Join to apply for the Senior Technical Manager - IT Risk and Controls Assessment role at The Hong Kong Jockey Club

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Join to apply for the Senior Technical Manager - IT Risk and Controls Assessment role at The Hong Kong Jockey Club

• Assist EM ITRG to implement the IT Risk Management framework & Methodology within the IT Division
• Support the EM ITRG to identify the Top Risks within the IT Division
• Maintain the control library, work with Risk Owners in identifying the Key Controls to their risks and ensuring controls are appropriate, effective and efficient
• Produce and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRI) report
• Perform control assessments of third-party suppliers
• Reporting updates on the control assessment result and dashboard
• Collaborate with the IT Audit and Control Oversight team to assess key operational controls, including
• Key controls are scheduled for regular testing according to the risk profile
• Actions are identified to remediate the significant issues that fall outside of risk appetite levels during control testing
• Supporting the EM ITRG to ensure risk mitigation strategies are developed and implemented for material risks and risk changes
• Supporting the EM ITRG to ensure the incident management process covering all risks is robustly implemented, including
• Assess if there are control deficiencies or effectiveness that lead to incidents
• Analysis of trends is undertaken, to identify themes in smaller incidents and near miss large incidents, with the findings acted upon
  
  
  

• Assist EM ITRG to implement the IT Risk Management framework & Methodology within the IT Division
• Support the EM ITRG to identify the Top Risks within the IT Division
• Maintain the control library, work with Risk Owners in identifying the Key Controls to their risks and ensuring controls are appropriate, effective and efficient
• Produce and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRI) report
• Perform control assessments of third-party suppliers
• Reporting updates on the control assessment result and dashboard
• Collaborate with the IT Audit and Control Oversight team to assess key operational controls, including
• Key controls are scheduled for regular testing according to the risk profile
• Actions are identified to remediate the significant issues that fall outside of risk appetite levels during control testing
• Supporting the EM ITRG to ensure risk mitigation strategies are developed and implemented for material risks and risk changes
• Supporting the EM ITRG to ensure the incident management process covering all risks is robustly implemented, including
• Assess if there are control deficiencies or effectiveness that lead to incidents
• Analysis of trends is undertaken, to identify themes in smaller incidents and near miss large incidents, with the findings acted upon
  
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in relevant risk management disciplines (e.g., Operational Risk management within an IT department or organisation, Information Security, IT Risk Management)
• Professional risk management certification (e.g., ISO 31000) and /or industry body affiliation is an advantage
• Experienced seasoned professional with expertise in developing and running an Operational Risk Management function within an IT Division or organisation
• Proven track record in leading a risk function in a Technology environment, particularly with experience in control assessment
• 7+ years of experience in enacting the first line of defence IT operational risk role and responsibilities
  
  
  

• Capable of understanding the Club's unique nature and culture in terms of Risk Management
• Capable of assessing and quantifying technology and operational risks, assessing mitigation measures and providing practical recommendations on risk mitigation controls when needed
• Understand industry best practices and trends on IT standards, governance, risk, and internal control
• Experience in Control Assessment methodology and have deployed Risk Control Self Assessment program (RCSA)
• Experience in delivering technology and/or operational risk management frameworks from inception
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, service management, asset management, change management and systems migration
• A good understanding of business and product knowledge of the Club and the business strategies, priorities, risks and controls in his/her core or functional area of responsibility
• Technically astute and good analytical and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English
• Good influencing and communication skills
• High professional and ethical standards
• Good relationship management skills
• Manage/handle multiple tasks, and work under pressure and with conflicting priorities
• Proactive with high levels of initiative
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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Join to apply for the Senior Technical Manager - IT Risk and Controls Assessment role at The Hong Kong Jockey Club

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Technical Manager - IT Risk and Controls Assessment role at The Hong Kong Jockey Club

• Assist EM ITRG to implement the IT Risk Management framework & Methodology within the IT Division
• Support the EM ITRG to identify the Top Risks within the IT Division
• Maintain the control library, work with Risk Owners in identifying the Key Controls to their risks and ensuring controls are appropriate, effective and efficient
• Produce and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRI) report
• Perform control assessments of third-party suppliers
• Reporting updates on the control assessment result and dashboard
• Collaborate with the IT Audit and Control Oversight team to assess key operational controls, including
• Key controls are scheduled for regular testing according to the risk profile
• Actions are identified to remediate the significant issues that fall outside of risk appetite levels during control testing
• Supporting the EM ITRG to ensure risk mitigation strategies are developed and implemented for material risks and risk changes
• Supporting the EM ITRG to ensure the incident management process covering all risks is robustly implemented, including
• Assess if there are control deficiencies or effectiveness that lead to incidents
• Analysis of trends is undertaken, to identify themes in smaller incidents and near miss large incidents, with the findings acted upon
  

• Assist EM ITRG to implement the IT Risk Management framework & Methodology within the IT Division
• Support the EM ITRG to identify the Top Risks within the IT Division
• Maintain the control library, work with Risk Owners in identifying the Key Controls to their risks and ensuring controls are appropriate, effective and efficient
• Produce and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRI) report
• Perform control assessments of third-party suppliers
• Reporting updates on the control assessment result and dashboard
• Collaborate with the IT Audit and Control Oversight team to assess key operational controls, including
• Key controls are scheduled for regular testing according to the risk profile
• Actions are identified to remediate the significant issues that fall outside of risk appetite levels during control testing
• Supporting the EM ITRG to ensure risk mitigation strategies are developed and implemented for material risks and risk changes
• Supporting the EM ITRG to ensure the incident management process covering all risks is robustly implemented, including
• Assess if there are control deficiencies or effectiveness that lead to incidents
• Analysis of trends is undertaken, to identify themes in smaller incidents and near miss large incidents, with the findings acted upon
  

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in relevant risk management disciplines (e.g., Operational Risk management within an IT department or organisation, Information Security, IT Risk Management)
• Professional risk management certification (e.g., ISO 31000) and /or industry body affiliation is an advantage
• Experienced seasoned professional with expertise in developing and running an Operational Risk Management function within an IT Division or organisation
• Proven track record in leading a risk function in a Technology environment, particularly with experience in control assessment
• 7+ years of experience in enacting the first line of defence IT operational risk role and responsibilities
  

• Capable of understanding the Club's unique nature and culture in terms of Risk Management
• Capable of assessing and quantifying technology and operational risks, assessing mitigation measures and providing practical recommendations on risk mitigation controls when needed
• Understand industry best practices and trends on IT standards, governance, risk, and internal control
• Experience in Control Assessment methodology and have deployed Risk Control Self Assessment program (RCSA)
• Experience in delivering technology and/or operational risk management frameworks from inception
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, service management, asset management, change management and systems migration
• A good understanding of business and product knowledge of the Club and the business strategies, priorities, risks and controls in his/her core or functional area of responsibility
• Technically astute and good analytical and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English
• Good influencing and communication skills
• High professional and ethical standards
• Good relationship management skills
• Manage/handle multiple tasks, and work under pressure and with conflicting priorities
• Proactive with high levels of initiative
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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Join to apply for the Underwriting Manager / Assistant Underwriting Manager (Casualty, Commercial Insurance) role at Zurich Insurance

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• To work under limited guidance, underwrite, analyze new and renewal business by utilizing the Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors in support of business retention and acquisition
• Work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
• Contribute to the development of propositions
  
  

• To work under limited guidance, underwrite, analyze new and renewal business by utilizing the Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors in support of business retention and acquisition
• Work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
• Contribute to the development of propositions
  
  

• Apply the framework of Underwriting elements for new business & renewals, complete the assignments of high complexity and work within delegated authority
• Responsible for measuring exposure & analyzing risk
• Determine the technical price according to certified/agreed pricing process
• Accountable for the quoting & setting coverage, negotiating terms & conditions
• Manage accounts and build relationships in support of customer/business acquisition and retention (e.g., by handling a range of queries, providing advice to assist with the development of an account)
• Proactively contribute ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions based on technical, customer and distributor insights
• Implement the agreed technical standards, controls, practices and procedures, thereby maintaining underwriting discipline
• Contribute to short term, defined scope projects
• Provide guidance to lower level associates and proactively supports development of self and others
  
  

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Over 7 years relevant Casualty underwriting or claims experience
• Proven current knowledge of product and industry, as demonstrated in involvement in trade and industry
• Typically hold or is working towards relevant professional designation
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills reflective of a seasoned practitioner who has progressed within underwriting positions of increasing responsibility
• Practical market-facing underwriting experience
• Experience in servicing multinational/ complex accounts with large/ key brokers
• Added preference for skills in structuring multinational insurance business in a compliant manner
• Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin speaking added advantage
• Negotiation, influencing and selling skills
• Ability to develop relationships with key business partners
• Pipeline management and new business development
• Ability to build trust based business relationships with customers and producers
• Open mind to try new ways and alternative approaches of doing things
• Self-starter, proactive, results and execution oriented
• Proactive team player who contributes across business lines to support team success and able to confidently engage with senior leaders on referrals
• Proven ability to develop and execute on strategic & financial plans and growth initiatives
• Articulate, confident, assertive
• Customer centric, outgoing, develop relationship
• Business savvy, smart trader and deal maker with a bigger portfolio picture in mind
• Candidates with less experience can be considered as Assistant Underwriting Manager
  
  

• Location(s): HK - Hong Kong
• Remote working: Hybrid
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function General Business
• Industries Insurance and Financial Services

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR HK$100,000.00-HK$130,000.00 1 week ago

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Join to apply for the Underwriting Manager / Assistant Underwriting Manager (Casualty, Commercial Insurance) role at Zurich Insurance

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• To work under limited guidance, underwrite, analyze new and renewal business by utilizing the Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors in support of business retention and acquisition
• Work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
• Contribute to the development of propositions
  

• To work under limited guidance, underwrite, analyze new and renewal business by utilizing the Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors in support of business retention and acquisition
• Work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
• Contribute to the development of propositions
  

• Apply the framework of Underwriting elements for new business & renewals, complete the assignments of high complexity and work within delegated authority
• Responsible for measuring exposure & analyzing risk
• Determine the technical price according to certified/agreed pricing process
• Accountable for the quoting & setting coverage, negotiating terms & conditions
• Manage accounts and build relationships in support of customer/business acquisition and retention (e.g., by handling a range of queries, providing advice to assist with the development of an account)
• Proactively contribute ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions based on technical, customer and distributor insights
• Implement the agreed technical standards, controls, practices and procedures, thereby maintaining underwriting discipline
• Contribute to short term, defined scope projects
• Provide guidance to lower level associates and proactively supports development of self and others
  

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Over 7 years relevant Casualty underwriting or claims experience
• Proven current knowledge of product and industry, as demonstrated in involvement in trade and industry
• Typically hold or is working towards relevant professional designation
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills reflective of a seasoned practitioner who has progressed within underwriting positions of increasing responsibility
• Practical market-facing underwriting experience
• Experience in servicing multinational/ complex accounts with large/ key brokers
• Added preference for skills in structuring multinational insurance business in a compliant manner
• Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin speaking added advantage
• Negotiation, influencing and selling skills
• Ability to develop relationships with key business partners
• Pipeline management and new business development
• Ability to build trust based business relationships with customers and producers
• Open mind to try new ways and alternative approaches of doing things
• Self-starter, proactive, results and execution oriented
• Proactive team player who contributes across business lines to support team success and able to confidently engage with senior leaders on referrals
• Proven ability to develop and execute on strategic & financial plans and growth initiatives
• Articulate, confident, assertive
• Customer centric, outgoing, develop relationship
• Business savvy, smart trader and deal maker with a bigger portfolio picture in mind
• Candidates with less experience can be considered as Assistant Underwriting Manager
  

• Location(s): HK - Hong Kong
• Remote working: Hybrid
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function General Business
• Industries Insurance and Financial Services

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