Assistant Group Insurance Manager

HTK; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HTK in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned insurance professional to support the Assistant Vice President of Group Insurance, driving strategy across risk management, contract reviews, and claims lifecycle.

You will partner with corporate functions, manage complex renewals, and deliver executive-ready financial insights. Fluency in English and Chinese, plus strong negotiation and presentation skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• ACII, ANZIIF or equivalent professional qualifications preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant corporate insurance or risk management experience in a large enterprise.
• Strong numerical ability to model budgets and analyze cost–risk trade-offs.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience or keen interest in using AI tools for data visualization and presentations.
• Agility to adapt to evolving business needs.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Advise business units on insurance risk exposure, coverage strategies, and claims management.
• Independently evaluate and negotiate insurance contract terms to protect assets.
• Coordinate with brokers and insurers to secure favorable terms and timely invoicing.
• Lead periodic insurance and engineering site surveys for underwriting outcomes.
• Prepare budget forecasts and executive-level insurance presentations.
• Direct end-to-end renewal underwriting and review policy documentation.
• Oversee the end-to-end claims lifecycle with insurers and loss adjusters.

Education

University degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Business, Engineering

ACII or ANZIIF or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools for presentations

Job description

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Your new role

The successful candidate will directly support Assistant Vice President of Group Insurance in overseeing and optimizing the Group’s comprehensive insurance portfolio. You will act as a trusted advisor to corporate functions and business units, delivering strategic insurance advice, managing complex claims, reviewing contracts, and executing annual policy renewal, including but not limited to

• Corporate Advisory: Serve as a primary point of contact to advise business units and corporate functions on insurance risk exposure, coverage strategies, and claims management.
• Contract Analysis: Independently evaluate and negotiate insurance contract terms to safeguard company assets and mitigate liabilities in alignment with Group policy.
• Broker & Insurer Management: Communicate closely with insurance brokers and insurers to negotiate competitive terms, premium rates, and cost structures, ensuring timely issuance of policies and invoices.
• Risk Assessment & Site Visits: Lead periodic insurance and engineering site surveys to secure optimal underwriting outcomes prior to risk inception and policy renewals.
• Financial & Executive Reporting: Leverage financial acumen to analyze insurance data, prepare budget forecasts, and design compelling executive-level presentations for senior management approval.
• Renewal Underwriting: Direct end-to-end insurance renewal processes, reviewing cover notes and policy documentation to guarantee robust coverage.
• Claims Management: Oversee the end-to-end claims lifecycle with insurers and loss adjusters to ensure prompt and equitable settlements.

To succeed in this role

• Recognized university degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACII, ANZIIF, or equivalent) are highly preferred
• 5-10 years of relevant corporate insurance or risk management experience, ideally within a large enterprise or regional corporate structure
• Exceptional command of numbers with a demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data, model insurance budgets, and evaluate cost-risk trade-offs
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience or a strong keenness to utilize AI tools for presentation creation and data visualization is a distinct advantage
• Agility to adapt to evolving business needs
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, and excellent negotiation skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese (including Mandarin)

Candidates with less experience will be considered for the Assistant Manager position