
Underwriting Assistant, Midcorp
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide support to Underwriters in the areas of underwriting operations, procedures, and policies.
- Complete associated business processes such as document management, core system tests, regulatory compliance checks, and others.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating to ensure timely processing and operational efficiency.
- Ensure accurate and prompt issuance of policy documents, including policy schedules, policy wording, endorsements, invoices, and certificates of insurance, in collaboration with the Policy Management Team.
- Liaise with, provide support to, and conduct regular quality checks on tasks assigned to and completed by the Policy Management Team and offshore teams, including pre-renewal reports, regulatory compliance checks, and other associated activities.
- Support knowledge transfer and contribute to the upskilling and training of offshore or onshore teams.
- Establish processes to effectively monitor work in progress and set priorities to complete tasks within turnaround times.
- Complete documentation following the placement of Facultative Reinsurance, where applicable.
- Assist in reconciling premium with the respective business partners.
- Prior experience working in an insurance or reinsurance company preferred.
- Knowledge of commercial lines of insurance business preferred.
- Experience in underwriting support functions, data entry, and policy administration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and complete work with minimal supervision.
- Proactive with a “can-do” attitude.
- Willingness to learn.