about the company
The client is a top-tier, globally recognized life reinsurance enterprise with a commanding footprint across the Asia Pacific region. Renowned for pioneering innovative protection propositions and leveraging cutting-edge digital underwriting platforms, the organization partners with leading insurers to optimize complex risk philosophies. The business is dedicated to setting market-leading standards in risk selection, claims management, and technological integration within the reinsurance sector.
about the job
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As the Senior Global Reinsurance Underwriter for the Asia region, the successful candidate will operate at a highly strategic level, providing expert underwriting assessments and driving critical claims initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing a complex portfolio of key insurance partners and digital platform clients, ensuring risk selection aligns with overarching commercial risk philosophies. The role demands continuous process optimization, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for proprietary enterprise systems, and guiding the development of digital underwriting solutions. Additionally, the incumbent will direct comprehensive client rules audits, manage sophisticated quote due diligence, oversee new client onboarding, and spearhead executive-level client engagement strategies to solidify the organization's position as a market leader.
about the manager/team
Reporting directly to the regional Head of Underwriting & Claims Services for APAC, the incoming consultant will function as a strategic partner to senior management in shaping the regional underwriting proposition. Recognizing the seniority of this role, the candidate will be a pivotal figure in internal development—identifying knowledge gaps, maintaining robust risk management frameworks in line with shifting regulatory landscapes, and elevating the technical capabilities of the wider division. The successful applicant will act as a senior mentor, providing both formal and informal guidance to the broader team, and overseeing workflows to foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
skills and experience required
- Extensive, senior-level experience (ideally encompassing two decades of industry immersion) within a life and claims underwriting function in a prominent insurance or reinsurance environment.
- Comprehensive, authoritative expertise in handling complex underwriting and claims assessments across all major life and protection products.
- Deep knowledge of life insurance industry regulations, compliance standards, and risk management frameworks across the Asia market.
- Proven track record in leading external audits, managing executive-level client relationships, and successfully executing complex audit reports and strategic actions.
- Demonstrated capability in driving digital system enhancements, user testing, and the optimization of automated underwriting rules engines.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a strong background in mentoring underwriters, leading technical training sessions, and presenting to key external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in standard enterprise software suites (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
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