Assistant Distribution Manager (General Insurance)

Sompo Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Sompo Insurance (Hong Kong) Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Distribution Manager to support the implementation of the company’s commercial distribution strategy across agent and broker channels.

You will provide day-to-day operational support, coordinate with internal stakeholders on new business opportunities and renewals, and plan events and programmes to drive growth. The role requires 4-5 years in intermediary management, degree in related field, and bilingual fluency; hybrid work options are

Qualifications

• Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• ANZIIF, CII, IIQE, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Eligible to obtain an Insurance Intermediary Licence issued by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority.
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience in intermediary management, with hands-on exposure to agency and broker distribution channels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Proven problem-solving ability with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Creative and commercially minded, with a track record of identifying business development opportunities.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese, with excellent written and verbal communication skills; Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, with strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for the general insurance business to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on multi-line new business opportunities and renewals, delivering timely and effective responses to producers.
• Plan and manage events, incentive and premium programmes, and external communications to support business goals, enhance stakeholder engagement, and strengthen brand presence.
• Monitor pipeline development and business performance against established targets and objectives.
• Support intermediary relationship management activities to foster strong and productive business partnerships.
• Ensure intermediaries operate in compliance with internal policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Assist in the development and execution of wholesale business initiatives aimed at expanding distribution channels, increase market penetration, and drive revenue growth.
• CandidateswithmorerelevantexperiencemaybeconsideredforthepositionofDistributionManager.

Skills

Intermediary management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, or related field

ANZIIF, CII, IIQE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sompo Insurance (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SHK), is part of Sompo International Holdings. Collectively, the companies are under the global extension of the Sompo Holdings Group (Sompo Group) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With more than 70 years of trusted presence in Asia, our business spreads across 13 markets with over 4,500 employees in the region.

As a leading non-life insurance company globally, we have forged strategic partnerships to access a wider network of resources and distribution to provide the best solutions for our customers, while keeping up with the evolving trends of digitalization and innovation. The Sompo Group strives to contribute to the security, health and wellbeing of our stakeholders, customers, and society by providing more than just insurance.

The Group operates its business in 28 countries and regions worldwide, including the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, and Africa.

We are seeking an Assistant Distribution Manager to support the implementation of the company's commercial distribution strategy, ensuring the effective and profitable commercialization of products and services through agent and broking channels. The role is critical to establishing and maintaining key partnerships, driving sales growth, and optimizing distribution networks to expand market reach and enhance customer satisfaction.

You will be expected to:

• Provide day-to-day operational support for the general insurance business to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on multi-line new business opportunities and renewals, delivering timely and effective responses to producers.
• Plan and manage events, incentive and premium programmes, and external communications to support business goals, enhance stakeholder engagement, and strengthen brand presence.
• Monitor pipeline development and business performance against established targets and objectives.
• Support intermediary relationship management activities to foster strong and productive business partnerships.
• Ensure intermediaries operate in compliance with internal policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Assist in the development and execution of wholesale business initiatives aimed at expanding distribution channels, increase market penetration, and drive revenue growth.
• CandidateswithmorerelevantexperiencemaybeconsideredforthepositionofDistributionManager.

The right fit person will have/be:

• Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• ANZIIF, CII, IIQE, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Eligible to obtain an Insurance Intermediary Licence issued by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority.
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience in intermediary management, with hands-on exposure to agency and broker distribution channels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Proven problem-solving ability with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Creative and commercially minded, with a track record of identifying business development opportunities.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese, with excellent written and verbal communication skills; Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, with strong presentation and facilitation skills.

• We offer hybrid work and competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualification and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly in accordance with our 'Privacy Policy Statement' for recruitment purpose only. A copy of the statement is available on our website (https://www.sompo.com.hk). Applicants not hearing from us within 6 months may consider their applications unsuccessful.