Specialist, underwriting governance

Primary Details

• Time Type: Full time
• Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to ensure the implementation of underwriting policies in compliance with Group standards, collaborate with various departments to develop portfolio reporting, and identify and escalate issues for necessary actions in a timely manner.

Role Highlights

Singapore, Full Time Happy to talk flexible working

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is required to ensure the implementation of underwriting policies in compliance with Group standards, collaborate with various departments, particularly Risk and Compliance to develop portfolio reporting, and identify and escalate issues for necessary actions in a timely manner.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your New Role

• Implementation of consistent underwriting policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with Group UW Standards.
• Collaborate with peers, actuarial, and finance departments to develop timely portfolio reporting and monitor performance against the business plan.
• Provide necessary training on underwriting (UW) governance to all stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Administration of Delegated Authority (DUA) framework for Underwriting, including central management of DUA agreements.

About You

• Monitor compliance with underwriting guidelines and standards, conducting regular reviews.
• Support the development of business plans, strategy, and budgets in collaboration with Product Leaders.
• Collaborate with the Catastrophe Modelling team to monitor, assess, and manage exposures effectively.
• Ensure timely completion of peer reviews and take appropriate actions on identified gaps and improvements.
• Maintain local UW guidelines, conduct regular reviews, and ensure they are up to date and cascaded appropriately.

Qualifications:

Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• Qorus Reinvention Awards APAC 2025: Gold winner in the ESG category
• Digital Insurance Awards APAC: Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader 2025
• HKB Technology Excellence Awards: Automation - Insurance

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills:

Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Business Reporting, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Sourcing Analytics, Stakeholder Management

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. We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 26 countries around the world. Learn more about QBE Careers today.