Underwriter
PolicyStreet · Kuala Lumpur
ABOUT US:
PolicyStreet Group is a full-stack insurance technology (insurtech) group of companies providing digital insurance solutions to businesses and consumers across Asia and Australia.
The Group operates through multiple entities across its key markets and business lines, including its insurance distribution, embedded insurance, and reinsurance arms. It partners with over 40 insurance and takaful providers globally to deliver employee benefits and group insurance solutions, insurance aggregation services, and digital infrastructure that simplifies insurance.
PolicyStreet Group is backed by leading venture capital firms Altara Ventures and Gobi Partners, as well as sovereign wealth funds Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Cool Japan Fund. The Group serves over 10 million customers with more than US$10 billion in sum insured. It was featured in the Financial Times and Statista's Top 500 High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 list and named "Most Disruptive Insurtech in Malaysia" at the Insurance Asia News (IAN) Country Awards for Excellence 2025.
Reports to: Lead, Commercial Underwriting & RI Solution
You will support the Commercial Underwriting and RI Direct stream through underwriting submissions, proposal preparation, placement coordination and documentation. Working with commercial, technical and actuarial colleagues, you will gain exposure to insurance and reinsurance opportunities across RI Direct and Partnership.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Gather, organise and check risk information, identifying missing details and coordinating requests to prepare complete underwriting submissions.
- Prepare draft submissions, proposals and supporting documents for review by the Commercial Lead and relevant technical colleagues.
- Support the review of coverage, policy terms and pricing inputs under supervision, referring technical questions and approval matters to the appropriate lead.
- Coordinate information requests and follow-ups with insurers, reinsurers, brokers and internal stakeholders to progress opportunities and placements.
- Maintain accurate case and placement trackers, recording progress, outstanding requirements, deadlines and next actions.
- Support placement documentation, ensuring agreed terms and required approvals are accurately recorded and retained.
- Produce regular case-status reports, highlighting outstanding actions, delays and matters requiring escalation.
- Collaborate with technical underwriting, actuarial and Partnership colleagues on assigned cases, following priorities set by the Commercial Lead.
- Improve submission templates, checklists and tracking processes to strengthen accuracy and delivery efficiency.
- Follow underwriting guidelines, internal approval procedures and confidentiality requirements throughout the submission and placement process.
Requirements
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU:
- A diploma or degree in Insurance, Business, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Strong numeracy and the ability to interpret basic business and insurance information.
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Clear written and verbal English, with the ability to provide concise updates and request information professionally.
- Strong attention to detail, including the ability to check information, identify omissions and maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and follow established approval procedures.
- Ownership and follow-through in completing agreed actions, with timely escalation of delays or outstanding requirements.
- A demonstrated interest in insurance and reinsurance, willingness to learn through supervised work and openness to feedback.
- Sound judgment in recognising uncertainty and referring decisions outside your authority.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to handling client and counterparty information with integrity and confidentiality.
NICE TO HAVE
- Three to five years of experience in underwriting, insurance operations, broking, actuarial support or financial services.
- Progress towards a recognised insurance qualification.
- Familiarity with policy wording, insurance submissions or reinsurance documentation.
- Exposure to data analysis, reporting tools or workflow automation.
- Experience coordinating information requests and follow-ups across multiple stakeholders.
Benefits
PERKS YOU’LL GET TO ENJOY WHILE WORKING HERE!
- Comprehensive Medical & Life Insurance – We’ve got you and your loved ones covered!
- Flexi Health Perks – From health screening to traditional medicine, take charge of your well-being!
- Focus WFA (Work From Anywhere!) – Dedicated days per year for deep-thinking work—whether it's at home, a café, or your favorite quiet spot. Work where you focus best!
- Skyrocket Your Growth – Be a part of our non-stop learning opportunities to level up your skills!
- Innovate, Collaborate, Elevate – Join an energetic team that makes every challenge exciting, every win rewarding, and every day a fun learning experience!
Join Our Team in Shaping the Future of Insurance
As a homegrown startup that seeks to innovate how we use and think of insurance, we value teammates who think big, challenge the old ways, and take extreme ownership.
In PolicyStreet, we aim to do better, to serve people better. We are committed to pushing boundaries of innovation and to develop Purposeful and Simple insurance solutions for businesses and consumers, narrowing the protection gap and improving financial inclusivity in the region.
If you are driven to make change, keen to be at the forefront of insurance innovation, and grow with a team of talented and motivated people, we’d be just as excited to get to know you too!
At PolicyStreet, we uphold the principles of equal opportunity and embrace diversity. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Find out more about us via our website at www.policystreet.com.
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