Financial Lines Underwriter

INTL Underwriter I - UW08YY

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Purpose of the Job

Based in Hong Kong, responsible for the underwriting and marketing of risks in Hong Kong and Asia territories as later defined by the Financial Lines Manager, Asia-Pacific. Actively involved in the Asia–Pacific plan initiatives in the development of existing and new lines of business. Assisting to identify new opportunities, competitive market and pricing research, coverage analysis and a hands on approach to direction and guidance on attainment of growth and profitability targets.

Job Responsibilities & Competence

Principal authority to accept risks on behalf of Hartford Asia Limited A/F Syndicate 1221 and any other authorized entity defined by Hartford Group.

Assist financial lines manager to drive the growth and profit initiatives directly for all of Asia-Pacific in Financial Lines.

Perform high quality underwriting, steering value determination and deal structuring

Adhere to Financial Lines guidelines and processes, and lives up to best underwriting standards

Manage the assigned distribution channels and achieve the assigned new and renewal business production and underwriting profit objectives

Assist with Product development initiatives throughout the Region

Work closely with Asia Pacific and International Claims team regarding claims handling

Assist in identifying new opportunities in existing and new markets

Ensure the underwriting documentation is properly filed

Production of business documentation, incl. quotation, R/I certificate or agreement, binding slip and etc. as required

Help execute Financial Lines strategies throughout targeted territories

Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications and Competencies

IARB – HK Exams and Lloyds HK Service Company technical representative status

Basic management and leadership skills for potential growth in organization

Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English with both Cantonese and Mandarin preferred

Demonstrated or has the ability to lead and develop business and business relationships at a national and regional corporate level. Should have multi-country and multi-cultural experiences in some of the key Asian professional lines insurance markets, specifically in HK, China, Taiwan, Singapore and any emerging markets for said lines of business.

Innovative and open-minded thinking to embrace a new challenge to assist building of a start-up portfolio

Self-motivated and ability to work independently – as well as in a team atmosphere

Strong personable and highly effective communication, marketing and presentation skills

Experience

Relevant experience

Track record in underwriting, product development and marketing, with profitable growth of portfolio

Good relationship with distribution channels in Hong Kong and preferably other major Asian insurance territories

Good knowledge of Financial Lines products

Strong proactive team player

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

Good organisation and documentation skills

Analytical and able to negotiate and influence business

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