Head of Industry Specialties

Aon Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon Corporation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Vice President Head of Industry Specialties to drive growth and lead market placement for property, casualty & marine, energy, construction, and power & infrastructure portfolios. This role is hybrid, enabling virtual work and office presence.

The candidate will guide underwriting specifications, proposals, and client communications while supporting the team with strategic technical knowledge growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in insurance or any relevant qualifications.
• At least 15 years working experience in the broking/insurance industry.
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Review, plan, identify and strategize growth and penetration of existing and potential clients.
• Effective sales and business plan focusing on revenue growth.
• Establish and/or maintain strong partnership with markets to secure best available terms in insurance placements.
• Support and assist in leading and managing day-to-day operations and functions of placements and the assigned department.
• Lead, coach and guide team members in the execution of their duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Education

Degree in insurance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Head of Industry Specialties

We're hiring! We are looking for a Head of Industry Specialties (Senior Vice President) to join our team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from the office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Responsible for the achievement of the department’s financial goals and assist in the maintenance and growth of department’s portfolio. The primary function of the role is to drive and lead market placement for property, casualty & marine, energy, construction, power & infrastructure portfolios and support the team in enhancing technical knowledge.

Main Responsibilities:

• Review, plan, identify and strategize growth and penetration of existing and potential clients.
• Effective sales and business plan focusing on revenue growth.
• Establish and/or maintain strong partnership with markets to secure best available terms in insurance placements.
• Support and assist in leading and managing the day to day operations and functions of placements and the assigned department and to roll out any new initiatives and/or implementations of changes that may be necessary to improve and enhance insured programs.
• Establish and/or maintain strong relationships with markets and Aon colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and to respond to non-routine and complex inquiries from either markets or clients.
• Develop and prepare underwriting specifications, proposal, insurance summaries/slips.
• Effective communications with clients, markets and colleagues including with local authority.
• Ensure that the supervisor is kept fully aware and informed of all pertinent issues or problems.
• Timely actions on all broking duties and not limited to preparation of reports, proposals, presentations, trouble shooting, collections, compliances, operational KPIs, issuance of broking slips, billings, checking of policies, etc.
• Strong technical skills on all general classes of insurance.
• Ensure effective implementation and strict compliance of local regulations and best practices, locally as well as globally
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, proactiveness and team spirit
• Establish and/or maintain strong relationships with clients, markets and Aon colleagues.
• Lead, coach and guide team members in the execution of their duties and responsibilities.

KEY RESULTS AREAS (KRA): Managing and assisting the supervisor in handling and managing the placement requirements as well as the assigned department by providing effective technical support and knowledge to team members.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Degree in insurance or any relevant qualifications
• At least 15 years working experience in the broking/insurance industry
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  

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