Junior Underwriter (Marine Insurance) – Hong Kong – $400k - $450k HKD
An exciting new opportunity is available for an Underwriting Assistant to join a leading marine insurer in Hong Kong. The purpose of the role is to provide operational and technical support to its Underwriting Team. This is a client-facing role that involves regular interaction with brokers, members, and internal colleagues. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing insurance documents, maintaining accurate underwriting records, and supporting renewal negotiations and customer inquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
The Underwriting Assistant will support underwriters with issuing quotes, certificates, policy documents, and endorsements. The role involves handling technical underwriting tasks, managing data and reports, screening renewal cases, resolving underwriting issues, and responding to client and underwriter inquiries. They will also ensure timely production of trading certificates and other documentation while collaborating with teams across the business.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of marine insurance or maritime industry experience, preferably within an international P&I Club or marine insurer. Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in English and ideally Mandarin and/ or Cantonese. The role also requires competency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with insurance systems is a plus.
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Job Title: Commercial Combined Underwriter Location: Flexible (with occasional travel to London) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Company Overview: We are working with a growing and dynamic Managing General Agent who are on an exciting growth journey and offer a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the business. As part of their expansion, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Property and Liability Underwriter to join their team and report directly to the Head of Underwriting Operations.
Role Overview: As a Senior Property and Liability Underwriter, you will play a pivotal role in underwriting property and liability risks for SME to mid-corporate clients. You will work closely with the Head of Underwriting Operations and the wider underwriting team to ensure efficient risk assessment and delivery of quality insurance products. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the underwriting approach within a growing business while contributing to key decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Underwrite property and liability insurance policies, focusing on SME to mid-corporate clients.
Evaluate risks, determine coverage, and set terms and pricing for new and renewal business.
Work closely with the Head of Underwriting Operations to ensure underwriting practices align with company strategy and growth goals.
Collaborate with the underwriting team to provide expert guidance on property and liability matters.
Maintain strong relationships with brokers, ensuring a high level of service and effective communication.
Assist in the development of new insurance products and contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes.
Support capacity management and underwriting operations as part of the broader underwriting function.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience as a Property and Liability Underwriter, ideally within an MGA environment.
Strong technical knowledge of property and liability underwriting, including risk assessment and pricing.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with brokers.
Ability to work collaboratively in a small, dynamic team.
A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to underwriting and problem-solving.
Experience in underwriting SME to mid-corporate business is preferred.
Willingness to travel to London as needed.
Why Join?
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Flexible working arrangements (with occasional travel to London).
Be part of a growing company with the opportunity to shape the future of underwriting within the business.
Work closely with experienced professionals and leadership in a collaborative, dynamic environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
If you are a skilled and motivated Senior Property and Liability Underwriter looking to take the next step in your career within a growing MGA, we’d love to hear from you!
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