QBE

Underwriting Associate, Retail & SME (6 months contract)

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Full time

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Contingent Worker

The purpose of this role is to support underwriters in evaluating Retail & Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) risks by managing inquiries, preparing underwriting data, liaising with intermediaries, and finalising transactions. The role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, both internally and externally, and conducting market research to provide insights to the team.

Your New Role:

  • Assist underwriters in underwriting Retail & Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) risks, including triaging inquiries and closing transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
  • Regularly collect, compile, and analyse market information to share with the team.
  • Track, report, and analyse the team's referrals, backlogs, and productivity.
  • Be the digital ambassador of the team.
  • Maintain product, system, and process knowledge.
  • Attend relevant product and skill courses for professional development.
  • Develop good working relationships with external customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely communication with relevant stakeholders regarding queries.
  • Maintain accurate data in systems and databases.

About You:

  • Some underwriting experience in insurance business.
  • Relevant policy documentation handling experience.
  • Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

Application Close Date: 15/05/2026 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.