Chief Underwriting Officer (Insurance) - Work from home | Midshift

Chief Underwriting Officer (Insurance) - Work from Home | Midshift

Twoconnect Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

2 days ago

Overview

An international insurance group is seeking a Chief Underwriting Officer to lead its global underwriting strategy. The role will drive profitability through effective pricing, policy governance, and market innovation. You will advise the Board, mentor underwriting leaders, and help shape the company's growth and culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to key stakeholders to ensure effective product pricing and development.
• Advise the Board on strategic approaches using data‑driven insights and sound statistical analysis.
• Innovate and create proposals for change to strengthen market competitiveness and profitability.
• Develop and implement corporate philosophy, fostering cultural change as part of the executive leadership team.
• Develop pricing strategies based on competitive benchmarking and statistical analysis of key performance indicators (loss ratio, price, sales).
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to anticipate and respond to changes effectively.
• Liaise with the MIS team to ensure system and data needs are met for pricing and underwriting analysis.
• Direct policy wording changes and ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal standards.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of underwriting policies, procedures, and standards, including fraud management, arson prevention, risk management, and reinsurance.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes impacting pricing, products, and policy wording.
• Provide technical advice on complex underwriting matters and make decisions on risks referred by subordinate underwriters.
• Train new pricing underwriters and ensure robust succession planning.
• Collaborate with the broader underwriting team to strengthen technical capability and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare expense forecasts and monitor budget performance.
• Support marketing efforts and strengthen the company's industry reputation by fostering effective relationships with customers, underwriters, intermediaries, and partners.
• Work closely with relevant teams to develop procedure manuals with defined review cycles for Board approval.

Qualifications

Benefits

About Twoconnect

Twoconnect connects highly skilled Filipino professionals with established companies in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, providing direct access to global careers and long‑term opportunities.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, additional entitlements and structured career development programs that make employment both financially rewarding and professionally sustainable.

Our industry‑leading retention rate demonstrates our commitment to a people‑first culture that prioritizes stability, growth and genuine care for every employee.

Twoconnect is an equal opportunity employer. We value cultural diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and supported as part of a growing global team.

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