Underwriting Manager (Insurance), Bangkok, Thailand

Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading international non-life insurance company with a strong presence across multiple markets. The company provides a broad range of insurance solutions to both corporate and individual customers, combining global expertise with strong local market knowledge.

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting professional who experienced in Group Health insurance to take on a management role with exposure to portfolio management, technical underwriting, pricing, and cross-functional business development. This position will provide technical underwriting expertise, work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and lead a team to deliver effective underwriting solutions in line with business and risk objectives..

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day underwriting activities and ensure risks are assessed in line with company guidelines and risk appetite.

  • Review and approve new business and renewal cases within the assigned authority.

  • Provide guidance on pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions based on risk assessment and business requirements.

  • Work closely with Sales, Brokers, and clients to provide underwriting advice and support business negotiations.

  • Review complex or exceptional cases and coordinate with relevant stakeholders where additional approval is required.

  • Analyze portfolio performance, claims experience, and other relevant data to support underwriting and pricing decisions.

  • Monitor portfolio quality and identify opportunities to improve profitability and risk management.

  • Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, Sales, and other functions to develop appropriate solutions for customers.

  • Ensure underwriting practices comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

  • Lead, coach, and develop the underwriting team to enhance technical capabilities and overall performance.

  • Prepare and present underwriting-related reports and analysis to support management decision-making..

Job Requirements

  • Experience in Group Health / Employee Benefits (EB) underwriting is strongly preferred.

  • Experience in the non-life insurance industry, with solid knowledge of underwriting principles and practices.

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret portfolio and claims data.

  • Good command of Microsoft Excel and experience working with data and analysis.

  • Previous experience in team leadership, people management, or coaching is preferred.

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

  • Good business acumen with a balanced approach to customer needs, risk, and profitability.

  • Fluency in both Thai and English is required.