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Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced professional to take on this newly created exciting role in PartnerRe’s Asia-Pacific Life & Health Business Development team. The Business Development team is responsible for sourcing, developing and executing new reinsurance opportunities, managing all aspects of the client relationship and portfolio and leading the execution of PartnerRe’s Life & Health strategy in the region.

In this role, you will lead the sustainable growth of revenue and earnings of PartnerRe’s life reinsurance business for the South Asia markets, specifically, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand, whilst effectively managing all aspects of the portfolio to ensure ongoing client satisfaction for value delivery and optimising profitability for PartnerRe.

You and your team will be the first point-of-call for clients for all business-related matters from new business opportunities to managing the in-force book. You will work closely with the local, regional and global teams to successfully prioritise and deliver PartnerRe’s differentiated solutions and services to our clients to win and retain business and grow PartnerRe’s brand in the region.

About the role

This role:

• reports to the Chief Commercial Officer, Life & Health, Asia Pacific
• has 3 direct reports: Client Partner for Hong Kong, Client Partner for Taiwan, Client Partner for Singapore & Thailand

You will:

• Lead your team to develop and execute the market and client strategies and business plans for your region in line with PartnerRe’s global Life & Health strategy and goals
• Be accountable for leading your team to deliver the targeted results and profitability in line with aforementioned strategies and business plans
• Work closely with the regional and global Marketing & Communications team to set and execute the marketing & communications strategy to grow PartnerRe’s brand in your markets to support your business growth, as well as support the wider APAC Life & Health Marketing & Comms strategy and related initiatives.
• Build and own client relationships across all working levels and functions with a focus on senior management, C-suites and other key-decision makers. You will take initiatives to deepen client relationships between client and PartnerRe across the respective functions at all working levels.
• Lead the team to prospect and manage new and in force opportunities to deliver sustainable and commercial reinsurance solutions to existing and new clients that meet both client’s and PartnerRe’s needs
• Be accountable for the management of your region’s risk exposure and experience which includes taking proactive and preventative measures to ensure long-term sustainability and long-term client partnership
• Ensure you and your team’s adherence to PartnerRe’s risk, governance and reporting framework in the conduct of Business Development and other activities for PartnerRe
• Lead the promotion of PartnerRe’s expertise in your region as well as Asia-Pacific, through targeted marketing efforts, conferences, client events and externally representing and promoting PartnerRe's capabilities.
• Be a leader internally working closely with the local, regional and global cross-functional teams to ensure the teams are aligned and client-focused in delivering solutions to our clients
• Foster the professional development of your direct reports and support an inclusive and collaborative environment for your team and colleagues
• Support the Chief Commercial Officer in required management reporting and delegated responsibilities.

Qualifications

About you

You are a technically strong self-starter with a track-record of demonstrating excellent commercial sense, execution and professional leadership. Creativity, curiosity and ambition to achieve, balanced with business pragmatism and judgement are key to success in this role.

You enjoy collaborating with your colleagues as well as working on your own. Your preference is to be part of an international and multicultural environment, handling diverse tasks, yet always ready to support the team and meet the business needs of a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary or demonstrated highly numerate background with a Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering or finance
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in life re/insurance, with a proven track record of developing client relationships and growing the business
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in the Hong Kong, Singapore and other Greater China and South-East Asia life & health reinsurance and insurance markets and regulatory environments. Additional APAC market experience is an advantage.
• Proven track-record of balancing technical excellence and commercial sense and judgement in the negotiation, pricing, structuring and recommendation of reinsurance transactions and solutions
• Outstanding communicator externally with clients and internally with colleagues and senior stakeholders, in English and Cantonese at a business level (verbal and written) is essential. Mandarin and other relevant Asian language capabilities will be an advantage.

Additional Information

What we can offer you

You will be joining an exciting, growing business in Asia-Pacific that sits within the framework of an established and reputable global organisation.

You will be exposed to an international environment, where you will be challenged, can learn from other specialists and are exposed to multiple lines of our business in a wide range of countries. The company structure fosters empowerment and collaboration with various stakeholders.

In our agile team, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of our success by helping to shape the development and strategic direction of our Life & Health Asia-Pacific ambitions.

This position is based in Partner Re’s Hong Kong office and travel to the markets within your responsibilities will be necessary.

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Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team