Underwriter, Financial Lines [35-40K, Open to finance/banking/accounting background]

Overview

Our client is a leading global insurance firm looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their expert team in Financial Lines underwriting.
This role is also open to candidates from financial services, banking and accounting backgrounds. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and make decisions on risks within the Financial Lines sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with producers to foster targeted business submissions, acquire necessary underwriting details, and ensure excellent service delivery.
• Prepare clear, concise underwriting rationales and documentation.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers and clients while maintaining underwriting discipline.
• Manage a renewal and new business pipeline; prioritize submissions and meet service-level timelines.
• Maintain accurate data entry, file integrity, and reporting in underwriting systems.
• Represent the team in broker meetings, client presentations, and market events with a professional, polished demeanor.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging risks to inform underwriting strategy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide constructive feedback on any challenges faced.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of underwriting experience; or minimum 3-4 years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with Property & Casualty is a plus.
• Self-driven, independent, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software.