Job Summary

• 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

Job Accountabilities

• 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 account 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)
• 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 Team’s topline and bottom-line target and support any project
• Assist in providing guidance to lower level associates and support the development of self and others

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Typically holds or is working towards relevant professional designation

• Ideally over 3 years relevant Casualty underwriting or claims experience & knowledge; related insurance exposure and experience is required
• Proven current knowledge of product and industry, as demonstrated in involvement in trade and industry
• 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

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!  Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.  

• Location(s):  HK - Hong Kong