Marine Underwriting Manager
Our client is a leading organisation in the marine insurance sector, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and fostering a collaborative company culture. They are seeking a highly experienced Marine Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting strategy, manage portfolio performance, and govern technical underwriting processes across North Asia, with a primary focus on Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea. This role involves leading a team of underwriters, developing risk frameworks, and building strong relationships with brokers, clients, and industry stakeholders. The position plays a crucial part in maintaining the organisation’s market strength, profitability, and regulatory compliance within the region.
Role Overview:
The Marine Underwriting Manager will be responsible for overseeing underwriting activities in North Asia, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory standards, and market practices. They will lead a team, develop pricing and risk acceptance protocols, and serve as a key liaison between brokers, clients, and internal teams to drive profitable growth and risk management excellence.
Key Skills & Experience:
• 10+ years of marine insurance underwriting experience with proven technical expertise
• Demonstrated leadership in underwriting management or senior underwriting roles
• Strong knowledge of marine classes including Marine Cargo, Hull & Machinery, Marine Liability, and related specialties
• Experience working with brokers and shipping stakeholders in North Asia (Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea)
• Proven track record of underwriting profitability and risk selection efficiency
• Knowledge of regional market practices, regulatory requirements, and pricing models
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage underwriting performance for North Asia, including setting strategy and risk appetite
• Oversee portfolio monitoring, including loss ratios, claims, and exposure trends, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Approve high-limit or complex marine accounts within delegated authority, ensuring compliance with internal standards and policies
• Collaborate with actuarial teams to refine pricing models and market practices across the region
• Manage and mentor underwriters, fostering skill development, conducting training, and setting performance objectives
• Develop and maintain broker and client relationships, supporting negotiations and strategic growth initiatives
• Work closely with claims teams to understand root causes of losses and integrate learnings into underwriting decisions
• Coordinate with reinsurance teams on capacity strategies and treaty placements
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, maintain audit readiness, and uphold operational excellence in policy issuance and documentation
Requirements:
• Minimum of 10 years’ marine insurance underwriting experience, with strong technical skills
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• Extensive knowledge of marine insurance classes and regional market practices
• Experience working with brokers and stakeholders in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea
• Ability to develop and implement underwriting strategies aligned with business objectives
• Willingness to work onsite in North Asia region
Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply now to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in marine insurance underwriting.
