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Head of Property & Engineering

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  • Guide underwriters, set technical standards and approve complex terms.
  • Work in an optimistic, innovation-driven culture that values experience.
  • Lead high-impact transformation, shape strategy and create new products!

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Kuala Lumpur, MY, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Job Summary

The Technical Underwriter provides expert technical underwriting expertise and guidance to underwriters within their domain, typically a regional, medium to large-sized country market segment. They pre-emptively consider emerging risks and trends and inform underwriting strategy. They are well-known for their knowledge of (a) line(s) of business.

Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities

They will actively drive the implementation of strategies and risk appetite changes and manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure technical standards are adhered to and changes are implemented correctly. They will lead high impact initiatives concerning operational transformation, define assurance activities development of technical underwriting guidelines, best practices and various projects and monitor and control allocated human and material resources. They will handle the most complex queries and Requests for Empowerment within their authority and will provide expert support to underwriters. They will assist with approval of terms and conditions and Line of Business or cross line of business issues, enabling Underwriters to write profitable business. They will diagnose and develop cost-effective proposals to solve complex and ambiguous problems, make recommendations on strategic direction and identify innovative opportunities and risks associated with changes in the external environment including the creation of new products.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich! 
 

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. 

Let’s continue to grow together!

 

  • Location(s): KLEC, Kuala Lumpur
  • Recruiter name: Azfar


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Company Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

We host accessible webinars for employees on topics like healthy eating, mindfulness, resilience, parenting, finances, work relationships, and more.

Sports & Recreational Club

We organize regular sports events like badminton and bowling tournaments, fostering teamwork and spirit through our Sports Club.

Flexible work hours:

We offer flexible working hours to help our employees manage their work and personal commitments.

Hybrid working arrangement

We offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing employees to work from the office or remotely, promoting flexibility, adaptability, and collaboration.


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Zurich Services Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.-logo-image

Zurich Services Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 60,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, and life insurance products and services in more than 210 countries and territories. Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The Group is headquartered...