Total 44 job vacancies by FocusCore

About the company

A multinational insurance company, they are one of the largest insurance groups in Europe and operates in over 30 countries worldwide.

About the role

• Underwrite all lines of P&C business within delegated Underwriting authority including Marine and Bond business.
• Take the lead in the management and development of the Brokers channel including Financial Advisors.
• Take the lead in the production of profitable business from Brokers' channels with a strong focus on Annual renewable accounts.
• Lead or co-lead annual Business Planning for Brokers and Annual business.
• Active participation during business planning and strategy discussions for all classes of business.
• Service allocated producers (brokers and financial advisors) to provide them with underwriting quotations and query support.
• Deputize key Product Underwriters in their absence.
• Monthly review of the premium target, pricing adequacy, and profitability of the producers within the Brokers' channel.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of Annual accounts including organized tracking of renewal dates, producing source and premium potential.
• Any other duties from time to time assigned by Management or CUO

Requirements

• Experience working in the insurance industry with technical competence in more than 2 classes of insurance as an Underwriter or a Broker
• Handling independently a portfolio of accounts from brokers or agents
• Strong business acumen to understand economics and business models
• Good relationship with producers (agents, brokers, or direct clients)
• Contacts with key Reinsurers will be an advantage

Are you looking for an opportunity to transition from your current recruitment desk?

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant or Principal Consultant to join our team and play a leading role in our growth story in the region.

Why Join Us:

Learn and Grow: Benefit from our investment in your professional development as you transition into the Insurance desk and gain in-depth domain knowledge.

Specialist Niche: Carve out your own area of expertise within the insurance sector, helping to shape the future of our business and your career.

Flexibility and Autonomy: Drive your business forward with the freedom to create and execute agreed strategies in a high-touch, relationship-driven space.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates in the insurance sector.
• Engage in meaningful interactions such as meetings, lunches, conferences to build lasting relationships.
• Leverage your evolving expertise to source and place top talent in critical roles.
• Take ownership of your desk and have the flexibility to drive your business forward.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in recruitment. Insurance sector experience is not necessary as long as you are willing to learn the domain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Interest in specializing and developing expertise within the insurance industry.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing training and support to help you succeed and grow as an insurance industry expert.
• An inclusive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions.

Ready to take your recruitment career to new heights? We want to hear from you! Apply Today! Please submit your resume and apply here or send it to fairuz@focuscoregroup.com

Our client, an established Lloyd’s market carrier, is seeking an experienced Marine Cargo Underwriter to join their business. In the role, you will focus on expanding their marine cargo business through conducting and developing effective relationships, with peers and with Brokers, with a view to securing new business that falls within your portfolio.

We are ideally looking for someone with 5-10 years experience in Marine Cargo who is currently an underwriter with some authority. Broking experience would be advantageous. To be successful in this role, you should be able to work independently and build relationships with brokers.

This team would also suit someone looking for a learning opportunity; your new manager is a super-supportive character looking to build an increasingly high-performing team. You'll be affoded opportunities to learn and grow and propel your career forward.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please click apply.

FocusCore is working exclusively with a leading general insurer based in Singapore. The company is looking for a Actuarial Reserving Manager to join the valuation team.

In your role as a actuarial reserving manager, your responsibilities will encompass several key areas. These include assessing and calculating reserves, particularly following the guidelines of the IFRS17 standard, as well as participating in business planning and capital management efforts. Additionally, you will provide valuable assistance to the senior stakeholders by offering insights into risks, underlying performance, and their implications for the business. Furthermore, part of your role will involve mentoring junior members of the actuarial team.

Apply if you have over 6 years of experience within the general insurance space. Actuarial reserving experience is required. Email your CV to fairuz@focuscoregroup.com

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MOM Registration: R1104997

Our client, an established Lloyd’s market carrier, is seeking an experienced Marine Cargo Underwriter to join their business. In the role, you will focus on expanding their marine cargo business through conducting and developing effective relationships, with peers and with Brokers, with a view to securing new business that falls within your portfolio.

We are looking for someone with 5-10 years experience in Marine Cargo who is currently an underwriter with some authority. Past broking experience would be advantageous. To be successful in this role, you should be able to work independently and build relationships with brokers.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please click apply or email your updated CV at fairuz@focuscoregroup.com

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Our client, a well established reinsurance broker, is seeking a Senior Broker to join their Treaty Broking team in Singapore. In this role, you will be the co-broker on multiple key accounts - maintaining and building relationships with these clients in the region.

We are ideally looking for someone with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Reinsurance Broking who displays an understanding of the reinsurance markets and the role of brokers. We are also happy to consider broking support or underwriting professionals who are looking to transition.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please click apply or email your updated CV at fairuz@focuscoregroup.com

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MOM Registration No R1443068

Role Summary:

As a Principal Software Engineer on our team, you’ll play a key role in supporting our digital transformation journey as a senior specialist in our development team to build and implement large-scale applications involving APIs and UIs that will be leveraged across the business. You’ll be both hands-on and strategic, diving deep into code to define system behavior, and establishing technical roadmaps that you and the developers on your team will act upon to deliver quality and scalable software solutions. You will also have the opportunity to directly engage with senior leadership as you communicate back and forth with the business to ensure these software solutions align with business objectives.

Education and Experience:

• Background in computer science, information systems or bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Insurance/Financial services background preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Leading proof of concept initiatives with Solution Architects as required.

• Create and maintain technical architecture documentation for solutions.

• Define development standards and tooling for the squads.

• Partner with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into consumable technical stories and software solutions.

• Participate in solutioning and estimation activities for upcoming opportunities.

• Mentor a team of software developers to build quality software solutions aligned to architecture guidelines.

• Deep dive on technical solutioning or troubleshooting with the Tech Leads and Squads as required.

• Provide debriefing and support to Tech Leads and Developers on POCs that are being handed over to Sprints for full implementation.

Functional Competencies:

• Able to provide technical excellence while embracing flexibility over building “bulletproof” systems.

• Passionate learner who keeps up with evolving technologies and is willing to experiment to test what would work for the business.

• Experience in or willingness to learn Agile methodology and working in a cross functional team.

Technical Competencies:

• 15+ years of hands-on, full-stack development experience building high performance, scalable and reliable software applications using Java and Microsoft technology stacks.

• Experience in Angular for front-end development including Single Page Application and Micro-Frontends.

• Deep understanding of SQL Server, including database design models, database performance optimization and the ability to develop and maintain PL/SQL Packages, Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Functions in SQL Server

• Demonstrated experience developing REST based APIs using Microservice architecture, Open API Specification and/or creating specifications w/Swagger.

• Experience in containerizing applications using Docker & Kubernetes

• Previous experience with cloud solutions (Azure preferred) along with experience configuring DevOps/continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Git, Jenkins and/or Maven.

• Experience in monitoring and logging tools such as ELK and Prometheus.

• Experience with secure SDLC and application security & compliance.

Desirable Skills:

• A background in the insurance/financial services sector.
• Experience working with workflow, BPM and CRM applications.
• An ongoing learner who is excited about new technologies and experimenting with them.

The Principal Software Engineer is a senior role that requires an individual with a passion for technical excellence who isn't afraid to question the status quo. Successful candidates will value flexibility as much as robustness in systems and will be committed to ongoing learning and growth.

About the client

Our client is a well-established reinsurance organization with a global presence and they are seeking a highly skilled Property Facultative Underwriter to join their team

Responsibilities

• To analyze risks and their exposures for assessment of risk quality and insurance coverage including the cost of risks and other related requirements
• To ensure compliance with company guidelines in the underwriting of facultative business
• To ensure proper administration of facultative business transacted including follow-up actions for endorsement, registration in the IT system, and reporting.
• To provide advice on claims matters
• To co-operate with other teams in the pursuit of company targets
• To take on other assigned roles and responsibilities relevant to the facultative reinsurance business
• Be able to carry out desk-top evaluation of a risk and where necessary seek relevant information clarification from the cedant/broker
• Be able to cost the exposure and set other terms and conditions so as to ensure long-term profitability
• Be able to evaluate and steer portfolios in order to enhance results and to fit the company’s risk appetite.

Requirements

• Degree in a technical discipline like Engineering preferred
• ACII/FCII or equivalent would be an advantage
• Worked in the insurance/reinsurance industry for more than 3 years as a Property Underwriter
• Work experience with regional responsibilities and good knowledge of markets
• Underwriting experience and market knowledge of SEA, India subtenant, and North Asia
• Underwriting experience and market knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa is an advantage
• Fluent English spoken and written is essential
• Additional regional language(s) would be an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication with good negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills, approachable, and a good team player
• Possesses leadership qualities
• Willing to travel

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please write to ryan.ong@focuscoregroup.com or apply directly for a confidential discussion.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Head of Compliance to partner with first line management to promote an ethics-based culture, delivering practical solutions, guidance and training and to identify and manage Compliance Risks implementing policies, processes, controls and assurance related to the Compliance Risk Universe and local requirements.

As a member of the Singapore Executive Committee, you will work closely with various departments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Your role will be instrumental in fostering a compliance culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensure the Compliance function’s strategy is aligned with business strategy, legal requirements and trends

· Develop and maintain an effective compliance framework, policies, and procedures

· Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business

· Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and assurance activities to identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective actions as necessary, ensuring consistency and alignment with Group policies and procedures.

· Provide advisory, guidance and training to employees on compliance matters

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance in business processes

· Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in compliance

· Represent the company in meetings and discussions with regulators, industry associations, and other external parties as required.

· Lead and mentor a team of compliance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement across multiple locations

· Support in providing regulatory advice for regional projects, regional led assurance activities and reporting

Your Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; additional certifications in compliance are a plus

· 8 to 10 years of proven experience in a compliance leadership role, preferably within insurance or banking industry

· Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standard

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders

Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and ethical standards

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure proper practices of established operational procedures

• Monitor and revise operational procedures as needed

• Establish controls as per best practices or as required by compliance

• Publish reports as required by management / regulators

• Conduct training to new hires

• Maintain and deliver training programs for the team or business

• Develop business case justifications and present for approvals.

• Maintain regular communications with IT and business department managers and business process managers regarding pertinent IT activities.

• Adhere to business processes, departmental standards, style requirements and all other procedures necessary to meet the business objectives and quality deliveries.

• Manage external vendors if required

• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience:

The candidate needs to have :

• 5+ years of operations experience in the Commercial insurance industry mainly on reinsurance preferred. Experience is operating Delegate Authorities channel is desired

• Strong experience with policy administration solutions and implementing BAU changes.

• Experienced with Agile SCRUM methodology or project delivery methodologies preferred

• Hands-on experience writing both High-level Business requirements and user stories is desired.

• Knowledge and experience leveraging both IT solutions and business process improvements.

• Experience operating and interfacing with business management, including negotiation and presentation skills.

• Proven track record of creating clear, concise deliverables that reflect a deep understanding of business needs and technical system needs.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Understands communication channels and escalates appropriately.

• Experience in SQL and Power BI Reporting is an advantage.

• Strong initiative; able to self-manage. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work through it to get the right things done.

• Must be able to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance.

• Personal time management skills and ability to meet individual and team deadlines.

• Experience using standard project and business tools including, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint.

• Team player who works well with technical and business resources.

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite bond and construction (CAR & EL) business within underwriting rules and guidelines and 4 eyes principle
• Gathers, reviews, and analyse all necessary underwriting information to conduct proper risk selection.
• Underwrite and monitor accounts with producers.
• Experience working within time constraints to turnaround quotes to business in timely manner.
• Support, Develop and support growth of Project related business like Engineering, Commercial (e.g. immigration, custom bonds) and Contract bonds business.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years working in insurance industry in Singapore as an Underwriter
• Financial analysis/risk assessment skill ability: gather and analyze pertinent financial information
• Meticulous and analytical
• Communication, negotiation, customer service and relationship building skills
• Strong business acumen to understand economic and business models and good understanding of local developments.
• Team player with ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Overview

This leading global provider of property and casualty insurance services requires a skilled Digital Project Manager to lead the delivery of an enhanced online customer experience. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the Asia Pacific, integrating insurance products, technology, and front-end user experiences.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead Digital projects for industry partners in APAC.
• Manage projects of varying complexity, fostering strong partner relationships.
• Represent Chubb Digital in partner conversations and workshops.
• Oversee multiple squads and provide digital solutions during business development.
• Collaborate on building a business case for digital governance.
• Manage the delivery pipeline, identifying risks and bottlenecks.

Delivery Goals

• Ensure projects are delivered per plan, scope, and budget.
• Uphold planned solution concepts and high-quality deliverables.
• Identify risks and dependencies for smooth and timely delivery.
• Provide clarity to agile delivery teams, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Prepare governance reports for regional and global leadership.
• Oversee Platform Service Delivery, ensuring post-launch support and platform security.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years overall experience, 2+ years in a role responsible for web/mobile platforms.
• Regional experience collaborating for solution definition and delivery.
• Proficient in tools like Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Service Now, and Postman.
• Exposure to API specifications/documentation for seamless integration.
• Certified Agile Scrum Product Owner with experience in Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About the organization

Leading global provider of property and casualty insurance services, operating across numerous countries. Committed to managing risk, providing fair and prompt claims

Responsibilities:

• Assist underwriters in submission and underwriting preparation;
• Clear risks accordingly within ImageRight;
• Liaise with Operations when binding accounts;
• Daily underwriting submission data entry;
• Constantly update Underwriting Log once risks have been tasked;
• Monitor Underwriting Log: keeping it fully up to date, making sure underwriters are keeping it up to date, general house keeping;
• Preparation of renewal and pending order reports for weekly team meeting;
• Assist in all other general underwriting administration and processing functions to ensure efficient workflow within the team;
• Assist underwriters with checking of rating models and Conduct Risk Matrix;
• Prepare Policy Documents in conjunction with underwriters;
• Prepare Invoice Documents in conjunction with underwriters;
• Chase renewals when required
• Maintaining all files and documents electronically (Imageright, Guidewire, manually compiled spreadsheets) to ensure the company complies at all times with the regulatory environment as well as internal and external audit guidelines;

About the client

Our client is a well-established reinsurance organization and they are seeking a highly skilled Insurance/Reinsurance Claims Executive to join them.

What you're required to do

You will be responsible for assessing Treaty and Facultative claims. Additionally, you will also work with clients, brokers, and other stakeholders to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Who are they looking for?

To be successful in this role, you would need to have experience in assessing large and complex claims and possess a sound knowledge of policy coverage with associated extensions and exclusions, claims processes, and best practices. You would also need to have an understanding of claims team structure. Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

If this sounds like a role for you, please apply or email your updated resume to ryan.ong@focuscoregroup.com

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Our client, a global leader in the Reinsurance business, is seeking an experienced Property Underwriter for their Facultative team.

The ideal candidate is someone who is a go-getter coupled with strong technical proficiencies to support our client's growth across the region.

This is a highly visible role where the impact you make would not go unnoticed. Highly suitable for an ambitious underwriter who wishes to fast track their career with an industry leader.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please write to fairuz@focuscoregroup.com or apply for a confidential discussion.

EA License 16S8145

MOM Registration No R1443068