Job Responsibilities:
Risk Survey / Risk Engineering
- Conduct on-site risk surveys for Property and Engineering risks, including commercial, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, construction and engineering projects.
- Assess fire, electrical, machinery, construction, operational, natural catastrophe and other relevant risk exposures.
- Review the adequacy of fire protection systems, fire detection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems, hydrants, emergency response arrangements and housekeeping standards.
- For Engineering risks, assess construction methodology, project management, temporary works, plant and equipment, testing/commissioning activities and site conditions.
- Identify major hazards, probable loss scenarios and potential Probable Maximum Loss (PML) exposures where applicable.
- Prepare professional risk survey reports, including findings, risk improvement recommendations and risk grading.
- Follow up with insureds, brokers and relevant parties on implementation of recommended risk improvements.
Risk Assessment & Technical Support
- Provide technical risk engineering advice to Underwriting, Claims, Distribution and Management teams.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, fire protection arrangements and other technical documents.
- Assist in assessing complex risks and major projects involving construction, manufacturing, utilities, power, infrastructure, data centres and other engineering-related operations.
- Support the development and enhancement of underwriting guidelines, risk assessment tools, survey templates and technical standards.
- Keep abreast of relevant Singapore regulatory requirements, industry standards, engineering practices and risk management developments.
Portfolio & Risk Management
- Assist in monitoring the quality and performance of the Property and Engineering portfolio.
- Identify high-hazard risks, concentration risks and potential accumulation exposures.
- Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures, underwriting restrictions and risk improvement requirements.
- Work closely with Reinsurance to ensure risks are written within treaty requirements and underwriting authority.
- Maintain proper documentation of underwriting decisions, risk surveys and risk improvement follow-ups.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Degree qualification in Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Commercial Lines Underwriting, Risk Engineering, Insurance Surveying, Loss Prevention, Engineering or related insurance industry experience.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in Property and/or Engineering insurance underwriting.
- Experience in conducting on-site risk surveys and preparing professional risk survey reports.
- Good understanding of fire protection, electrical systems, machinery, building construction, industrial processes and engineering risks.
- Good understanding of Contractor’s All Risks (CAR), Erection All Risks (EAR), Industrial All Risks (IAR), Property Damage and Business Interruption is an advantage.