Underwriter

Ryans Goh Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

Job Overview

Location

Remote - New York

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Evaluate and maintain existing Lawyer Professional Liability (LPL) policies to ensure data accuracy, appropriate pricing, and compliance with underwriting guidelines for renewals.
• Prepare renewal strategies, underwriting summaries, and policy updates based on law firm risk profiles, practice areas, jurisdictions, and prior claims history.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for brokers to gather critical underwriting information including firm size, areas of legal practice, claims history, and exposure details.
• Respond to broker inquiries regarding coverage terms, underwriting appetite, submission requirements, and policy-specific details for Lawyer Professional Liability.
• Prepare, review, and organize complete underwriting submissions including applications, loss runs, legal risk documentation, and supporting financial records.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments of law firms to identify key exposures such as conflicts of interest, high-risk specialties, and emerging legal trends.
• Calculate premium rates using LPL underwriting guidelines and approved rating tools, analyzing coverage terms including limits, retentions, endorsements, and exclusions.
• Ensure all underwriting files meet internal standards, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance guidelines, including surplus lines regulations where applicable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date underwriting data and generate reports on portfolio performance, renewal trends, retention rates, and loss ratios.
• Collaborate with underwriting team members to evaluate complex risks, prioritize workflow, and support underwriting decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally with claims, actuarial, and legal teams to align underwriting practices with broader organizational risk and financial objectives.
• Deliver high-quality customer service by promptly addressing broker inquiries, resolving issues, and building strong, trust-based relationships.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing complete, organized, and compliant documentation for all underwriting activities.
• Adhere to company underwriting guidelines, insurance regulations, and compliance protocols to mitigate operational and legal risk.
• Utilize Excel and other data tools for analysis, reporting, and documentation of underwriting metrics and portfolio performance.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills to manage multiple submissions and deadlines efficiently.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with brokers, clients, and internal teams to ensure clarity and accuracy in underwriting communications.
• Work independently while contributing to team goals and maintaining alignment with underwriting department priorities.

🎯 Requirements

• 2+ years of underwriting experience in Professional Liability or Financial Lines
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• State Property & Casualty license (or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe)
• Exposure to Lawyer Professional Liability (LPL) or similar E&O lines is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with insurance data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of Professional Liability/E&O underwriting practices and law firm risk profiles

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health services
• Bonus eligibility for full-time roles
• Comprehensive benefits package focused on physical, financial, and emotional well-being
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Skills & Technologies

Remote

Degree Required

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About Ryans Goh Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

Malaysia-based Ryans Goh Holdings operates Ryans Electronic Supermarket, a nationwide chain of consumer electronics retail stores and online marketplace. It sells mobile devices, computers, home appliances, accessories and offers device repair services, corporate procurement and e-commerce fulfilment across Peninsular and East Malaysia.

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