Senior Property Underwriter, Japan

Case Underwriter

Job Title: Senior Property Underwriter

Location: Japan & Singapore

The Opportunity:

To analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments ensuring a high-level service to customers.

Key Accountabilities : 

• Proactive Account Management - Seek renewal and identify new business opportunities while managing a qualified list of prospects. Serve as the primary contact for assigned accounts, ensuring strong engagement and relationship management.
• Conduct detailed opportunity assessments with key brokers to identify growth opportunities. Qualify accounts to align with the Zurich’s risk appetite and business opportunities.
• Cross-Selling and Product Density - Increase product density by cross-selling other lines of business to existing accounts.
• Independently assess and price medium to high complexity risks, set and negotiate terms and conditions in accordance with underwriting guidelines. Provide expertise on coverage issues with claims programs and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain strong networks with wholesale and facultative reinsurance brokers and cedants. Engage with brokers, leading discussions and proactively seeking new business opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong business development skills to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Leverage established connections with wholesale/Fac RI brokers and cedants to drive business growth.
• Participate in Sales Team meetings and assist in managing a qualified list of opportunities and update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within specified time frames. Prepare necessary documentation and perform account servicing tasks. Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
• Assist in training and developing junior team members, supporting their growth and proficiency.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, regulations, and guidelines.
• Exhibit superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating. Demonstrate strong negotiation skills and the ability to effectively assess risk.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Required:

• 8 to 10 years of Experience in underwriting large and complex Property risks in the Asia market
• Business Development skills and established connections with wholesale/ Fac RI brokers and cedants
• Thorough understanding of the Asian wholesale broker network with good business planning skills
• Strong negotiation skills with a high level of customer and commercial awareness in regard to terms & conditions and be able to successfully close deals

• Able to prioritize accounts, work in a dynamic market meeting deadlines for quotes on new and renewal business.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good Team player

Desired :

• North Asia (incl Japan) commercial property underwriting experience, Japanese language proficiency is a plus (not compulsory)