Manager - Insurance

Lion Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified business group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Insurance Manager to implement and manage their Insurance Program, ensuring all assets and liabilities are adequately insured. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years' experience in corporate insurance or risk management with strong skills in claims handling and stakeholder communication. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead cross-functional coordination and maintain internal insurance policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate insurance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of property, liability, and employee benefits.
• Hands-on experience in claims handling and insurance renewals.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer the Insurance Program for assets and liabilities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with insurance stakeholders.
• Manage insurance claims from notification to settlement.

Skills

Corporate insurance

Risk management

Claims handling

Policy negotiations

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Established in the 1930s, The Lion Group is a diversified business group encompassing retail & trading, property development, mining, steel, agriculture, computer and security services. Its operations span Malaysia, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Cambodia and the USA, generating an annual group turnover of approximately RM14.5 billion (US$3.5 billion).

Key Responsibilities

Implement and administer the Insurance Program for Lion Group to ensure that all company assets, including employees and company liabilities with insurable interest, are adequately and appropriately insured.

Serve as the primary liaison with insurance stakeholders, including brokers, underwriters, adjusters, and reinsurance partners.

Manage insurance claims end‑to‑end – from incident notification to coordination of documentation and settlement.

Oversee the operations and strategic direction of the Labuan insurance captive.

Organize and coordinate risk management surveys and site visits for insurance assessments.

Evaluate and review insurance risk exposure, cost mitigation strategies, and policy clauses to ensure optimal coverage and value.

Drive the renewal process by preparing underwriting documentation and addressing queries from insurers and brokers.

Maintain and update internal insurance policies and SOPs in line with regulatory and business requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate insurance, risk management, or broking.

Strong knowledge of property, liability, employee benefits, and captive insurance structures.

Hands‑on experience in claims handling, policy negotiations, and insurance renewals.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – comfortable working with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple stakeholders, and lead cross‑functional coordination.

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