Regional Manager, Agency Development (Southern)

Hong Leong Assurance Berhad; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Regional Manager for Agency Development. The role involves developing strategies, managing teams, and ensuring compliance in life insurance operations. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in the life insurance industry along with proven management skills. This position offers growth opportunities within a collaborative and innovative culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Career advancement potential

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of life insurance market insights.
• Proficiency in legal and compliance issues.
• Solid foundation in financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for agency development.
• Recruit, train, and develop agency staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Understanding of life insurance industry

Life underwriting proficiency

People management skills

Training and public speaking skills

Sales and marketing experience

Education

Recognized degree in a related field

Job description

About the job

Regional Manager, Agency Development (Southern) developing and implementing strategies, managing teams, and ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.

About Our Team

Our team thrives on collaboration, seamlessly working across departments to develop innovative insurance solutions. We are a forward-thinking group that embraces new ideas and continuously seeks ways to improve our products and services. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth, offering mentorship and opportunities for advancement.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• To assist, maintain and develop life agency businesses of the branch and its surrounding towns in accordance with the preset business targets and business strategies.
• To plan for the recruitment, training and development of the life division agency force of the branch and its surrounding towns.
• To design and implement various training, sales and promotional activities to motivate the agency force and boost the sales of the branch and its surrounding towns.
• To develop and sustain the business networking as a continuous business strategy to grow the business via multiple sales channels in the branch and its surrounding towns.
• To assist the branch life operations and to ensure full compliance with company’s policies, procedures & regulatory requirements at all times.
• To liaise closely with the Operations staff for all issues relating to life operations matters
• To develop new area via business networking, roadshow, worksite marketing and company promotion to recruit & attract potential agencies.
• To identify & recruit direct appointment of new leaders through agency and branch initiative
• To assist & conduct relevant company & industry training such as RFP, product, and ASAS.

Job Requirements:

• Strong understanding of the life insurance industry, including market insights, benefits, and exclusions
• Proficiency in life underwriting and familiarity with legal and compliance issues in the life insurance sector
• Solid foundation in financial planning
• Proven people management, training, and public speaking skills
• Background in teaching/lecturing is an added advantage
• Experience in sales and marketing
• Must possess a recognized degree in a related field

Why join us?

• Make an Impact: Contribute significantly to shaping our company's future by attracting top talent.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Growth Opportunities: Enhance your skills and advance your career within a leading financial institution.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a rewarding work environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a rewarding work environment.

Hong Leong Assurance Berhad (HLA) is Malaysia's largest and leading domestic life insurance company. HLA is a reputable home-grown brand offering financial planning and protection solutions to meet the various needs of Malaysians at different stages of their lives.