Manager (Commercial Underwriting)

Principal Accountabilities

• Underwrite commercial and specialty risks, including assessment, negotiation of terms and conditions, and pricing in accordance with the Company's underwriting guidelines.
• Review and approve special acceptances and underwriting referrals from group companies and provide technical underwriting support where necessary.
• Conduct reviews of underwriting practices within the Company and group companies to ensure consistency and alignment with Group underwriting standards.
• Support coordination among the Company, group companies, and stakeholders to develop underwriting and business strategies for complex cases.
• Conduct training and provide technical guidance to underwriting and sales staff within the Company and other group companies.
• Work closely with the Group Head Office in Japan to establish and execute underwriting policies and share information on business progress and underwriting matters.
• Support the management of intra-group underwriting and reinsurance-related matters, where necessary.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, business partners, and internal stakeholders to support business growth and retention.
• Monitor portfolio performance and risk exposures, and provide recommendations to support sustainable underwriting results.
• Provide any other support required to ensure alignment with Group underwriting policies and business strategies.

Job Requirements

• University Degree, preferably with professional insurance or related qualifications.
• At least 10 years of experience in the general insurance industry, including a minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in commercial, specialty, or corporate insurance lines
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, portfolio management, and commercial insurance business.
• Experience in evaluating complex commercial risks, large exposures, or accumulation risks would be advantageous.
• Experience in specialty underwriting, financial risk solutions, trade-related insurance, reinsurance, or other commercial underwriting disciplines would be an advantage.
• Analytical with good report writing, presentation, and communication skills in both English and Japanese.
• Good understanding of Japanese business practices and experience in working with Japanese corporate clients would be advantageous.