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Chubb Hiring! Full Time Marine Underwriter in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Marine Underwriter

Chubb

Undisclosed

KL City, Federal Territory

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Working Location

  • Jalan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Kompleks Kerajaan Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Malaysia

Job Description

Responsibilities

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Portfolio Management & Growth

  • Own and manage the profitability, growth, and sustainability of the Marine & Specialty portfolio.
  • Develop and execute portfolio strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Monitor portfolio performance through key underwriting and financial metrics.
  • Identify growth opportunities within existing and emerging market segments.
  • Maintain underwriting discipline while achieving sustainable growth targets.
  • Regularly review pricing adequacy, risk appetite, and portfolio composition.

Technical Underwriting Leadership

  • Evaluate and underwrite complex Marine & Specialty risks within delegated authority.
  • Provide technical guidance on coverage, policy wording, risk assessment, pricing, and structuring.
  • Support large or complex submissions requiring advanced underwriting expertise.
  • Work closely with reinsurance partners where required.

Broker & Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and key clients.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on Marine & Specialty insurance solutions.
  • Support business development initiatives through broker visits, presentations, and market engagement.
  • Represent the company in industry events and market discussions.

Product & Business Development

  • Identify market trends and customer needs to support product enhancement and innovation.
  • Collaborate with product, operations, claims, and distribution teams to improve customer propositions.
  • Support the development of new products, schemes, and niche specialty opportunities.

Leadership & Talent Development

  • Mentor and develop junior underwriters and underwriting support staff.
  • Promote underwriting excellence and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, underwriting guidelines, and internal controls.
  • Maintain strong underwriting governance and documentation standards.
  • Support audits, compliance reviews, and internal reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 8–10 years of Marine and/or Specialty underwriting experience.
  • Proven experience managing a portfolio with accountability for growth and profitability.
  • Strong understanding of Marine Cargo, Marine Liability, Freight Liability, Hull, Yacht, and Specialty insurance products.
  • Demonstrated experience dealing with brokers and commercial clients.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred

  • Previous leadership, mentoring, or team management experience.
  • Experience within multinational insurance companies.
  • Professional insurance qualification (AMII, ACII, or equivalent).
  • Experience in product development, portfolio management, or strategic planning.

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