The Shipowners’ Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association – Underwriting Intern (Marine Insurance)

The Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Luxembourg) (Singapore Branch)

The Shipowners’ Club is a mutual insurance association. We offer Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Legal Costs Cover and associated insurances to smaller and specialist vessel owners, operators and charterers around the world. Building on over 170 years of experience, the Shipowners’ Club provides tailor-made insurance packages for each operator according to their particular need.

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual with an interest in the insurance industry? We're excited to welcome an Underwriting Intern to our dynamic team in Singapore for a fixed-term contract of up to 4 months. This role is an excellent starting point to dive into the world of P&I insurance and gain hands-on experience in the principles and practices of underwriting.

As an Underwriting Intern, you’ll play a vital support role, working closely with our Underwriters to ensure efficient and timely assistance across various tasks. This is an entry-level opportunity, ideal for someone at the very start of their career, no prior experience or specific qualifications are required. We're looking for enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and an interest in the maritime and insurance industry, with support from experienced professionals along the way.

Overall responsibility of the role:

To provide administrative support for the underwriting team in delivering a liability solution to cover the operational needs of the Members.

Role Responsibilities:

• To provide a high level of service to Members through the prompt and accurate preparation of Members’ documentation, highlighting any service issues upwards.
• To fully adhere to the Underwriting Procedures Manual and all processes therein.
• To assist the team in advising account handler of outstanding premium position before documentation is produced and released in accordance with Underwriting Procedures Manual.
• To maintain good working relationships at peer level within Brokers.
• To assist the team in dealing with queries by telephone/letter/email from external parties and ensure prompt resolution.
• To participate in training sessions to develop the skills and knowledge required for the effective performance of the role.
• To assist the team in ensuring sanctions screening has been undertaken on Members, other named parties and all vessels, and any hits resolved, prior to binding cover or processing MTA’s.

Experience required:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of MS 365.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore.