Underwriter
Hannover Re · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On site · September 23, 2026
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We are currently hiring a Underwriter to join the P&C team in Malaysian Branch. This role is responsible for holding the enterprise-wide responsibility to develop and execute a country-level strategy for Korea, or as decided by the Head of Treaty, which will drive value creation in line with the Branch’s business strategy.
You can look forward to
Underwriting
Underwrite and maintain Treaty business within the delegated authority, in accordance with the underwriting principles, procedures, relevant guidelines and align with group and local strategy.
Marketing & Business Development
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of treaty submissions, negotiate treaty structures, terms and wordings, and handle inquiries from clients and brokers in line with underwriting guidelines and branch business strategy.
Develop and maintain business relationships with clients and brokers to support sustainable portfolio growth and long term value creation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Management
Effectively communicate with the immediate team as well as the wider P&C business units. Manage business partner relationships, stakeholder engagements and apply effective negotiation skills. Contribute meaningfully to growing and maintaining the portfolio with an emphasis on technical results.
Reporting
Review performance of designated portfolio, assist in preparing reports (board, management, ad hoc); Liaise with Technical Accounting to ensure accounts are up to date and monitor portfolio to measure variance from set targets.
Administration
Maintain adequate procedure, record and administration on relevant document management and underwriting systems within scope of work.
You come equipped with
Bachelor’s degree in insurance, Engineering, Risk Management, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years’ of relevant experience in Property & Casualty (P&C)/ Non-Life insurance/reinsurance sector, preferably with exposure to treaty underwriting.
Good knowledge and understanding of the Korea insurance/reinsurance market
Familiarity with regional market dynamics, client needs, and regulatory environments
Ability to communicate in Korean and English fluently to communicate and serve Korean speaking customers.
Strong underwriting and portfolio building skills.
Ability to interpret complex data, loss trends, and actuarial models for informed decision-making.
Proficiency in underwriting tools and Microsoft Office; familiarity with actuarial/pricing software is an advantage.
Willingness to travel for client and broker meetings, as required.
Negotiation and Networking
Attention to detail and problem-solving
Independently and proactively manage designated works and support colleagues if required
Good understanding of insurance/reinsurance
System and process management
Numeracy
Problem-solving skills and a logical approach to work
Good in contract wording construction & interpretation
Ability to manage and optimize their portfolio of clients.
Ability to work both in a team and independently whenever the situation requires.
Corporate and profit oriented thinking and acting.
Competence and confidence when dealing with internal or external customers.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Organised and ability to multitask.
Resilient and adaptability to change.
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More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.
- Employer
- Hannover Re
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On site