International Non-Life Underwriter

INTERNATIONAL NON-LIFE UNDERWRITER

An exceptional opportunity awaits for an International Non-Life Underwriter to join a highly respected organisation in Makati, where your expertise will directly shape the growth and profitability of a diverse foreign reinsurance portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values knowledge sharing, and is passionate about delivering outstanding service to clients across borders. You will be empowered to develop and implement strategic plans, foster strong relationships with cedants and retrocessionaires, and provide technical guidance that supports both business objectives and professional development within your team. With a focus on flexibility, continuous learning, and meaningful impact, this position offers you the chance to advance your career while contributing to the success of a forward-thinking company.

• Play a pivotal role in driving the growth, development, and profitability of an international non-life reinsurance portfolio by implementing effective strategies and ensuring excellent client service.
• Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that encourages ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development for both yourself and your team members.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities in a dynamic Makati-based office, where your contributions are valued and your expertise is recognised across the industry.
  
  

What You'll Do

As an International Non-Life Underwriter based in Makati, you will play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation’s foreign reinsurance business. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing robust strategies that drive sustainable growth across multiple product lines while ensuring compliance with rigorous underwriting standards. You will collaborate closely with clients—both existing and prospective—to deliver tailored solutions that address their unique needs. By providing insightful technical support through detailed reporting and analytics review, you will help inform key decisions at every stage of the underwriting process. In addition to managing complex negotiations for treaty and facultative contracts, you will also be responsible for nurturing talent within your team by sharing knowledge generously and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Your ability to build lasting relationships with stakeholders across the industry will be instrumental in maintaining the company’s reputation for excellence.

• Develop and execute comprehensive plans and strategies to achieve growth, development, and profitability targets for the non-life foreign reinsurance portfolio.
• Ensure strict adherence to risk selection criteria and underwriting guidelines for both treaty and facultative business lines.
• Monitor treaty renewal processes closely while coordinating with cedants to gather necessary information for accurate risk assessment.
• Review analytics reports thoroughly to propose final quotations, programme structures, pricing recommendations, treaty terms, and written shares within established authority limits.
• Assess facultative reinsurance offers by evaluating risk factors, terms, conditions, premium rates, retention/distribution decisions, and ensure alignment with retrocession cover policies.
• Participate actively in planning activities to align departmental goals with broader company objectives while overseeing implementation of assigned initiatives.
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with foreign cedants, retrocessionaires, brokers, regulators, and other stakeholders through regular interactions and participation in industry associations.
• Negotiate inward reinsurance contracts by soliciting new business opportunities, finalising signed shares, terms, and conditions that meet both client needs and company standards.
• Provide expert technical advice on reinsurance programmes including cost management, portfolio profitability analysis, volatility management, claims concerns, contract interpretation, and product development.
• Lead training sessions for clients as well as internal staff to promote best practices in underwriting processes while mentoring less experienced team members.
  
  

What You Bring

To excel as an International Non-Life Underwriter in this role you will bring proven experience from previous positions within non-life insurance or reinsurance environments where you have handled complex international portfolios. Your educational background—ideally rooted in business administration or quantitative disciplines such as mathematics or engineering—will enable you to approach challenges analytically while leveraging advanced cat modelling tools for precise risk evaluation. Your interpersonal skills will allow you to communicate clearly with clients at all levels; whether gathering critical data for account assessments or presenting sophisticated programme proposals backed by thorough analysis. You are adept at interpreting technical reports so as to make sound recommendations on pricing structures that balance profitability with client satisfaction. As someone who values collaboration over competition you take pride in supporting colleagues’ growth through structured training sessions mentorship opportunities & open dialogue about best practices—ensuring that everyone benefits from shared expertise.

• Demonstrated experience in non-life insurance or reinsurance underwriting or other technical roles within reputable organisations handling international portfolios.
• Comprehensive understanding of treaty and facultative underwriting principles including risk assessment methodologies relevant to foreign markets.
• A minimum of a four-year college degree preferably with specialisation in Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or Physics which provides a solid analytical foundation.
• Proficiency in cat modelling tools used for evaluating exposure risks associated with large-scale events affecting non-life insurance portfolios.
• Exceptional communication skills enabling you to coordinate effectively with cedants/clients regarding information requirements for proper account assessment.
• Ability to interpret analytics unit reports accurately so as to recommend optimal programme structures based on authority limits set by senior management.
• Experience drafting/reviewing treaty terms & conditions as well as making informed recommendations on pricing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Track record of building positive relationships with foreign cedants/retrocessionaires/brokers/regulators through regular engagement & participation in industry forums.
• Capacity to lead teams by setting clear annual objectives/goals/targets while motivating others through knowledge sharing & skill development initiatives.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development demonstrated by pursuit of further training/studies & active involvement in mentoring colleagues.
  
  

What Sets This Company Apart

This organisation stands out as a leader in the international insurance sector thanks to its unwavering commitment to professional growth knowledge sharing & operational excellence. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises flexibility—offering adaptable working arrangements designed around individual needs—and places high value on continuous learning through regular training sessions workshops & access to industry resources. The company fosters an inclusive environment where every voice is heard & contributions are recognised regardless of tenure or background; teamwork is celebrated as essential not only for achieving business goals but also for personal fulfilment. With strong connections throughout the global market employees enjoy unparalleled opportunities for networking collaboration & exposure to best practices from around the world—all supported by knowledgeable leadership dedicated to helping each team member reach their full potential. If you are seeking a workplace where your expertise is appreciated your ideas matter & your career can flourish alongside like-minded professionals this is the perfect place for you.

What's Next

If you are ready to take your career in international non-life underwriting to new heights we encourage you to seize this exciting opportunity today!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits!



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