Senior Underwriting Manager (Property & Engineering)

Location: Singapore

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading global insurer to hire a Senior Underwriting Manager to drive growth across Property and Engineering / Construction lines in Singapore.

This is a market-facing leadership role, combining underwriting authority, portfolio ownership, and team management. You will play a key role in shaping underwriting strategy, strengthening broker relationships, and delivering profitable growth across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Underwriting & Portfolio Management

Underwrite complex Property and Engineering / Construction risks within delegated authority (up to SGD100M)
Drive underwriting profitability, portfolio mix, and risk selection in line with company guidelines
Structure and negotiate terms, pricing, and coverage for large corporate and commercial accounts
Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions where required

Business Development & Market Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key market stakeholders
Actively identify and originate new business opportunities within target segments
Represent the business in the market, positioning underwriting capabilities and appetite effectively

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and develop a team of 2–3 underwriters
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance management
Foster a high-performance, collaborative underwriting culture

Strategy & Stakeholder Management

Contribute to underwriting strategy, product development, and regional initiatives
Work closely with distribution, claims, and risk engineering teams to deliver holistic solutions
Engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation on portfolio and performance matters

Requirements

10+ years of underwriting experience within General Insurance, with strong exposure to Property and/or Engineering / Construction lines
Proven underwriting authority, ideally handling large corporate risks (up to SGD100M)
Strong market presence and broker relationships in Singapore
Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing a portfolio end-to-end
Prior people management experience (team of 2–3 or more)
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable growth

Why Join

Opportunity to take on a high-impact, market-facing leadership role
Manage a large-scale, high-value underwriting portfolio
Join a globally recognised insurer with strong regional backing and growth ambitions

Interested candidates you may submit your resume in word format to [HIDDEN TEXT]. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Jeremy Tang ZhiHao

Quess Selection & Services

EA Licence Number: 23C2060

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