Underwriter, Agriculture
SCOR
Job Summary
SCOR Agri is one of the seven specialty teams (within SCOR P&C) with a worldwide mandate to offer (re)insurance solutions. Agri as a book has evolved over the decades and the Underwriting team is among the most recognized and respected among the business fraternity.
This role, based in Singapore, is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our on-the-ground presence in APAC, with a particular focus on China—undoubtedly the region with the highest growth potential over the next two decades.
The position aims to attract a candidate with hands on experience in Agri underwriting with a strong client facing profile. A genuine interest in the field of agriculture / climate resilience is a must and some of the core qualities needed are as follows:
Team player
Track-record of independently managing (re)insurance Agri book.
Ability to reason / analyse
Solution-oriented mind set.
Comfortable with multi-cultural teams
Aligns with SCOR cover values – Care, Integrity, Courage, Open mind, Collaboration
Key duties and responsibilities
Portfolio Planning / Steering
Report to and support the Head of Agri for strategy.
Proactively develop and region / market specific business plan in consultation with Head of Agri.
Portfolio Management
Submission management (internal and external communication).
Routine and non-routine tasks related to assigned market / portfolio.
Client Management
- Visit and meet with clients as representative of SCOR.
Review cedants’ strategy, business plan and needs and propose solutions.
Market Intelligence
Monitor market developments and explore trends / cycles and new potentials.
Regularly engage with the pricing, reserving and claims teams, keeping them appraised of the latest developments of the portfolio and the market.
Grow SCOR’s expertise and offering
Contribute to internal projects to enhance SCOR’s offering (services, products).
Represent SCOR in working groups, conferences, associations etc.
Able to invest time in mentoring junior team members.
Comply with internal risk appetite and risk management practices
Comply with all Enterprise Risk Management rules, including Internal Control System for treaty underwriting and escalation to Head of Agri when appropriate
Required experience & competencies
At least 5 years’ experience in agriculture (re)insurance
Pays attention to detail and comfortable with data analysis.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to grow / manage assigned portfolio with minimal intervention.
Comfortable working in multi-cultural set ups.
Required Education
University education in the field of Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Actuarial or Weather Studies.
Insurance / Reinsurance qualifications are desirable.
- Proficiency in Mandarin is required to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.
As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.
Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.
As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.
SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.