Chief Underwriting Officer
Core
Lead the General Insurance underwriting function, formulate strategies, strengthen portfolio profitability, and enhance governance frameworks.
Role type
C-suite executive (Chief Underwriting Officer)
Domain
General Insurance
Required skills
General Insurance underwriting, risk appetite frameworks, reinsurance structures, pricing principles, regulatory compliance, portfolio management, team leadership, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Professional insurance qualifications (ACII, ANZIIF), Cantonese, Mandarin
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Formulate underwriting strategies and policies aligned with business objectives; Establish and enhance underwriting governance and controls; Monitor market trends and regulatory changes; Drive underwriting profitability through portfolio targets; Oversee underwriting activities across all channels and segments; Partner with Actuarial, Claims, and Risk Management functions; Build relationships with reinsurers and brokers; Lead and develop underwriting teams.
Seniority
C-suite, strategic leadership