Assistant Underwriter, Property

Assistant Underwriter, Property

• To underwrite Asia Pacific Property risks in accordance with Talbot’s underwriting philosophy and within own authority limits.
• To assist the Head of Property, APAC in delivering strategy and business plans.
• To assist the Head of Property, APAC to ensure all underwriters underwrite risks in accordance with the Company’s agreed appetite, authorities and processes.
• To assist in managing the overall Property portfolio.
• To provide professional, prompt service to brokers and clients.
• To assist the Head of Property, APAC in ensuring that Property Underwriting Guidelines are reviewed and updated at least annually.
• To act in accordance with all regulatory standards and principles at all times.
• To provide information and assistance as needed to ensure that other syndicate staff can carry out their responsibilities including the production of reports for the business planning process.
• To make every reasonable effort to increase own knowledge, skills and expertise in order to: Further personal development within the Underwriter role.
• Reach a position where promotion to a more senior role is feasible.

• Excellent general computer literacy.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Detail-oriented
• Diploma / Degree in any field.
• Chartered Insurance Institute preferred.
• Able to operate independently with little direction or guidance.
• Self-reliance, use of initiative- a ‘self-starter’.
• Able to prioritize
• Strong team working approach.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Calm, rational and methodical approach
• Verbal, written and professional presence and ability to communicate at all levels with excellent negotiation skills

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

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