Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to support the implementation of specific business strategies by contributing to business development and growth through cultivating relationships with designated clients and making informed underwriting decisions to enhance the profitability of the portfolio. Key responsibilities involve generating new business, retaining renewals, and ensuring the overall profitability of a specific designated book of business within our Specialty insurance vertical
Role Highlights
Singapore, Full Time
Happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
A dedicated W&I Underwriter position is required to support the continued growth of the Transactional Liability portfolio across Asia Pacific. The addition of a W&I Underwriter will increase underwriting capacity, improve responsiveness to brokers and clients, reduce key person dependency risk, and establish a more scalable operating model to support continued profitable growth.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your New Role
- Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence
- Develop relationships in line with the Business Plan to support the achievement of business objectives
- Understand and comply with QBE reinsurance strategy to minimise risk and deliver business plan objectives
- Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice
- Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage
- Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met
- Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency
- Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately
About You
- Experience working in M&A/W&I
- Commercial ability to understand the key profit drivers to maximise long term wealth for our shareholders
- Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages
- Good knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Excellent organizational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
- Good negotiating skills, innovative in underwriting approach and programme design
- Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Qorus Reinvention Awards APAC 2025: Gold winner in the ESG category
Digital Insurance Awards APAC: Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader 2025
HKB Technology Excellence Awards: Automation - Insurance
How To Apply
If you're looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
