Manager, Underwriting (Engineering and Bond)

Responsible for managing underwriting activities, portfolio performance, and system/process improvements for the Engineering and Bond classes. The role supports business growth, ensures underwriting discipline, and drives operational efficiency in line with the Company’s strategy and risk appetite.

Underwriting

• Lead underwriting activities for Engineering and Bond classes, ensuring sound risk assessment and pricing decisions.
• Review and refine underwriting parameters to align with risk appetite and market developments.
• Monitor underwriting performance across schemes and recommend improvements where required.
• Attend to referrals and provide technical support to Sales to support business growth.
• Ensure all underwriting activities adhere to Company Underwriting and Treaty Guidelines.

Portfolio Management

• Support portfolio monitoring by analysing key performance indicators, including loss ratios and claims experience.
• Identify trends, underperforming accounts, and areas of concern, and implement corrective actions.
• Review portfolio performance by producer and claims activity to maintain targeted profitability.

System & Process Management

• Act as a key owner/user of underwriting systems, including the quotation module.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for system enhancements to improve efficiency and controls.
• Collaborate with IT and project teams on system-related initiatives and implementations.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support product/system rollout activities.
• Manage system setup and configuration for underwriting products.
• Review and drive improvements in underwriting processes, particularly for Bond business