Chief Underwriting Officer
Core
Lead the General Insurance underwriting function, formulate strategies, and drive portfolio profitability across the Dah Sing Group's insurance business.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Underwriting Officer (General Insurance)
Builds
General Insurance portfolio and risk management frameworks
Domain
Insurance / General Insurance
Required skills
General Insurance underwriting, risk appetite frameworks, reinsurance structures, pricing principles, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, team leadership, strategic planning, portfolio profitability analysis, claims outcome optimization
Preferred skills
ACII, ANZIIF (Senior Associate), Cantonese, Mandarin
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Formulate underwriting strategies and risk appetite frameworks aligned with business objectives; Establish and enhance underwriting governance, controls, and operating standards; Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to provide strategic insights; Drive underwriting profitability by setting portfolio targets and implementing corrective actions; Oversee underwriting activities across all channels including direct business, intermediaries, MGAs, and reinsurance partnerships; Partner with Actuarial, Claims, and Risk Management functions to develop pricing governance and business strategies; Lead, coach, and develop high-performing underwriting teams; Serve as a key member of the management team contributing to overall strategic direction
Seniority
Executive, C-suite