Senior Manager, Product Development

AIA Australia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned Product Head / Senior Manager to own the end-to-end development and management of the general insurance product portfolio. The role translates market opportunities into commercially viable product propositions, driving concepts through launch and ongoing performance.

This cross-functional position requires collaboration with actuarial, underwriting, distribution, claims, operations, technology, risk, and governance, with regular strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Actuarial, Finance, Insurance, or related field; professional qualifications are an advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in general insurance product development or product management, with end-to-end ownership of at least one full product launch.
• Strong knowledge of drafting and reviewing T&Cs, policy wordings, and product launch docs.
• Solid understanding of actuarial principles, underwriting and claims processes.
• Excellent project management with ability to manage multiple initiatives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior executives and governance committees.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and customer insights to identify product gaps and growth opportunities.
• Manage full product development lifecycle—from ideation to business-case approval.
• Design and implement product features, T&Cs, ensuring alignment with strategy, pricing and risk appetite.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and deliverables; manage risks and timelines across stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive product launch packs for distribution channels.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal governance standards.
• Collaborate with Claims to incorporate insights into product iterations.
• Engage Sales Channels to ensure marketability and go-to-market readiness.
• Prepare and present product strategies to Senior Management and Product Committee.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and drive enhancements.

Skills

English & Chinese

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Actuarial, Finance, Insurance, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Find your 'BETTER' AT Blue Cross

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned a Product Head / Senior Manager to own the end-to-end development and management of the general insurance product portfolio. The role requires the capabilities to translate market opportunities and customer needs into commercially viable product propositions, and drive products from concept through launch and ongoing product performance. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring close partnership with actuarial, underwriting, distribution, claims, operation, technology, risk, and legal & compliance, as well as regular presentation of product strategies and business cases to senior management and the product committee.

With strong project management capabilities, the Product Head / Senior Manger is expected to lead complex initiatives with discipline and agility, ensuring timely execution and high-quality outcomes. The role plays a critical part in supporting sustainable corporate growth and strengthening the organisation’s market position.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and customer insight analysis to identify product gaps and growth opportunities
• Manage full product development lifecycle — from ideation, feasibility, and business case approval.
• Design and implement product features, T&Cs, ensuring alignment with business strategy, pricing and risk appetite.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and deliverables; proactively manage risks, dependencies, and timelines across all stakeholders - Serve as the single point of accountability for product launch readiness.
• Prepare comprehensive product launch packs for distribution channels, including product summaries, sales guides, FAQs, training materials.
• Ensure all products comply with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Collaborate with the Claims team to ensure product design supports fair, efficient claims outcomes and to incorporate claims insights into product iterations.
• Engage Sales Channels (agents, brokers, bancassurance, direct/digital) to ensure product marketability, channel readiness, and effective go-to-market execution.
• Prepare and deliver product presentations, business cases, and performance reviews to Senior Management team and Product Committee members.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and drive product enhancements or remediation as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Actuarial, Finance, Insurance, or a related field; professional insurance qualifications (e.g., CII, ANZIIF, FLMI) are a strong advantage
• 10+ years of experience in general insurance product development or product management, with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of at least one full product launch
• Strong hands-on experience drafting and reviewing T&C, policy schedules, policy wordings, and product launch documentation
• Solid working knowledge of actuarial principles, underwriting practices, and claims processes in general insurance
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and cross-functional stakeholders
• Confident communicator with proven experience presenting to senior executives and governance committees
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory environments (e.g., insurance conduct, product governance, fair value requirements)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen; proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint; experience with product lifecycle or project management tools is a plus
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.

Others

• You are required to obtain the relevant license(s) if your job involves regulated activities

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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