Senior Underwriter, Financial Lines

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Responsible for underwriting activities and P&L responsibility for products aimed at the corporate segment (i.e property, health, liability, worker's compensation, motor, personal accident & travel, employee compensation etc.) and managing UW relationship with intermediaries and business partners in the area of underwriting service delivery, product development and innovation. Role Highlights Malaysia, Hybrid and Full Time P&L responsibility across Financial Lines portfolios (e.g. D&O, PI, Cyber, EPL, Crime, MedMal) within the corporate segment. Happy to talk flexible working The Opportunity Responsible for underwriting leadership and P&L management of Financial Lines products across the corporate segment (including Directors & Officers Liability, Professional Indemnity, Cyber, and related specialty lines). The role also drives underwriting excellence and manages relationships with intermediaries and business partners, with a strong focus on service delivery, product development, portfolio optimisation, and innovation within the Financial Lines space. Your New Role: Accountable for underwriting activities and full P&L responsibility across Financial Lines portfolios (e.g. D&O, PI, Cyber, EPL, Crime, MedMal) within the corporate segment. Drive underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and risk selection to ensure sustainable and profitable growth across new business and renewals. Manage underwriting relationships with brokers, multinational partners (MTPs), and key intermediaries, ensuring high service standards, strong engagement, and effective collaboration. Lead business development initiatives to achieve GWP growth targets, including strengthening broker pipelines, expanding key accounts, and enhancing market presence in the Financial Lines segment. Maintain strong technical underwriting discipline, including continuous personal development to achieve and sustain Delegated Authority Level (DAL) capability. Evaluate risks in accordance with underwriting guidelines, appetite, and pricing adequacy frameworks, ensuring sound underwriting judgement and profitable outcomes. Demonstrate strong market awareness, including Financial Lines market cycles, claims trends, legal/regulatory developments (including Malaysian context), and competitive dynamics. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal governance requirements, including adherence to underwriting standards, policies, and risk controls. Support and lead portfolio governance activities, including cell reviews, portfolio monitoring, and identification/follow-through of remediation actions. Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to support retention, cross-sell opportunities, and overall portfolio growth. Develop deep expertise in Financial Lines products, policy wordings, coverage nuances, and emerging risks (e.g. cyber threats, regulatory exposures, financial misconduct). About You: 7+ years working experience with substantial experience gained within the insurance industry. Degree or equivalent qualification preferable. Strong level of numeracy and literacy and strong analytical skills. Established customer/broker relationships. About QBE What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the centre of our success. Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And with more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, our scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. QBE Asia’s operations is part of the QBE International Division, and has had a presence in Asia for more than 130 years with offices in: Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia and Vietnam. We continue to be recognised for our ongoing focus on digital innovation to deliver exceptional value and operational excellence for our customers, business partners, people and the community. We support ESG efforts through the QBE Foundation, which helps to create strong, resilient and inclusive communities, by focusing investment and efforts on two key areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact – climate resilience and inclusion. Benefits Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE! 🌟 🌟 Flex and hybrid working options 🏡 Work from home policy 👨‍👩‍👧 Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave 🧘‍♀️ Well-being programs 💰 Pensions 🩺 Medical benefits 🌍 Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning 👪 On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves) 📚 Study leave 💍 Marriage leave 🎁 Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth! 🌟 #EmployeeBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #CareerDevelopment Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours. Skills: Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Process Improvements, Professional Networking, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management Application Close Date: 29/06/2026 11:59 PM How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.