Underwriter – Political Violence

Role Overview

Join MS Amlin’s respected Political Violence underwriting team based in Singapore as a full-time permanent Underwriter. This vital position empowers you to make informed underwriting decisions, contributing significantly to our operational strategy while driving profitable business growth and reducing loss exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a market-leading Political Violence portfolio spanning diverse regions and with a wide risk appetite.
• Analyze and accept risks within agreed guidelines, exercising sound judgment to ensure profitability and long-term value through intelligent underwriting.
• Negotiate insurance terms consistent with company and corporate policies.
• Establish and nurture client and broker relationships through ongoing engagement, demonstrating clear insight into their business needs and our value proposition.
• Manage the departmental underwriting portfolio ensuring adherence to risk controls, legal regulations, and compliance standards.
• Conduct portfolio analysis to identify new business opportunities including products and clients supported by thorough business cases.
• Coordinate with regional underwriting management to ensure compliance, implement corrective measures where needed, and maintain authorization limits and underwriting controls.
• Represent the underwriting class professionally in various external forums, committees, and industry groups.
• Monitor underwriting metrics regularly to detect and respond to unfavorable trends or results promptly.
• Collaborate extensively with other teams in the Insurance division, performing peer reviews and exploiting cross-functional opportunities aligned with the Political Violence strategy.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will exhibit a strong desire to learn and work towards CII accreditation, possessing robust business acumen accompanied by analytical and numerical skills. Effective problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and negotiation talents are essential.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven expertise and knowledge in underwriting within the Political Violence insurance sector.
• Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders and negotiate successfully.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong financial literacy and commercial insight.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive team with a collaborative culture.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs.
• Employer-supported volunteering initiatives.
• Continuous learning opportunities and study support.
• Clear pathways for career progression.
• Open-minded approach to innovation and new working methods.

Company Background

MS Amlin is part of the top-10 global insurance group MS&AD, consisting of reinsurance, Lloyd’s market operations, specialty insurance, and business services divisions, providing a broad international platform and robust resources.