Senior Underwriter - Credit & Political Risk APAC

About the role

What you'll spend your time doing: While there is rarely a typical day, here's a snapshot of some of the key parts of the job: The primary focus of the role is to support the underwriting of the team's structured credit, trade finance, political risk and multilateral portfolio in Asia Pacific. Use strong analytical capabilities to develop and underwrite new business in accordance with the underwriting strategy and in collaboration with our credit analysis, exposure management and the technical pricing teams. Active engagement with brokers and clients (particularly banks) on market developments, new trends and sectors, wordings, etc. Representing MS Amlin at conferences or forums such as APLMA and GTR Provide, training, knowledge sharing and best practice to members of the team through direct or indirect management. Play a key role in peer reviews by fostering open discussion and encouraging team learning. Provide effective oversight and input into the underwriting performance Identify potential areas of risk appetite and capability expansion and engage with senior management and Reinsurers to secure support for these initiatives Liaise with our award-winning claims team on watchlist monitoring, claims settlement and recovery Work in partnership within other group entities to leverage opportunities You're going to enjoy this job if you also... Enjoy complex problem solving Are adaptable, reliable and self-motivated Have a keen eye for detail Work effectively under pressure Why join the team? High degree of underwriter empowerment Collegiate and collaborative team environment and positive team culture Team track record of consistent profitable growth over 15 years Opportunity to shape and inform the expansion of our Credit Strategy Profile, financial strength and support of our parent, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Travel opportunities via global network offices, client events, Berne Union engagement, etc.

Requirements

• For this particular role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to have. These include:
• Relevant experience working within an underwriting or broking team
• Strong grounding in structured credit and risk underwriting
• Formal credit related qualification (e.g. CFA) desirable
• Strong communication skills, able to tailor approach to different audiences
• Proven negotiator, with demonstrated ability to develop profitable new business whilst maintaining strong underwriting standards
• What you can expect from us:
• A competitive salary and benefits package is a given, but you can also expect:
• A great team and supportive colleagues
• Hybrid Working environment
• Flexible Working
• A strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
• A programme of wellbeing and mental health support
• Employer-supported volunteering (ESV)
• Continuous learning and study support
• Structured career development
• An open mind (especially to new ideas and ways of doing things)
• About MS Amlin
• MS Amlin is part of a global top-10 insurance group, MS&AD. We're made up of four distinct businesses covering global reinsurance, Lloyds franchise, local specialty insurer, and business services.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Role: Senior Underwriter - Credit & Political Risk APAC Location: Singapore Position type: Full time, permanent Our Underwriters are at the heart of everything we do, without them our business wouldn't function. The Credit & Political Risk team provides insurance solutions to commercial and investment banks, development financial institutions, export credit agencies, trading companies and corporates, to mitigate a variety of financial and political risks. The team is located across our London, Singapore and Dubai offices. Reporting to the Lead Underwriter - Credit & Political Risk, you will be responsible for executing the underwriting strategy in collaboration with the underwriting team and credit analysts, as well as supporting portfolio management and optimisation and the development of other team members.

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