Senior Manager, Product Development

AIA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned Product Head / Senior Manager to own end-to-end general insurance product development, from ideation to launch and performance monitoring.

You will collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, distribution, claims, operations, technology, and governance, lead cross-functional initiatives, and present strategies to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Actuarial, Finance, or Insurance.
• 10+ years of experience in general insurance product development or management.
• Experience drafting T&Cs, policy wordings, and launch docs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and customer insight analysis.
• Manage full product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Design features, terms, and pricing aligned with strategy and risk.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage project plans and risks.
• Prepare launch packs and present to senior management.

Skills

General insurance

Product development

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

English Chinese fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Actuarial/Finance/Insurance

Job description

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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

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