Specialist, Broker Distribution Management, Corporate

QBE Asia; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work arrangements

Hybrid working options

Insurance industry benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

QBE Asia is seeking a Strategy & Planning Analyst in Malaysia to turn complex financial and market data into actionable insights. The role focuses on business prioritisation, broker engagement, and cross-border opportunities in a hybrid, full-time capacity.

You will collaborate with underwriting and regional teams to identify opportunities, monitor performance, and support strategic planning initiatives across Corporate & Specialty lines."

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience with broker/distribution channels in insurance or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and non-financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international brokers.
• Support broker strategies and engagement plans.
• Monitor broker pipelines and performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Business acumen

Problem solving

Strategy development

Market insight

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Insurance/Economics

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeTo partner with intermediaries in order to profitably grow the business, and meet sales and growth target according to Company guidelines and delegated authorities.

Role Highlights

• Malaysia, Hybrid and Full Time
• Turn complex financial, operational and market information into actionable insights that support business priorities.
• Happy to talk flexible working.

The Opportunity

Are you interested in using analysis and strategic thinking to help shape meaningful business decisions?

This role provides analytical support across strategic planning and internal consulting projects. You will identify trends and opportunities, develop practical solutions and contribute to initiatives that improve and optimise operations.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

As a Strategy & Planning Analyst, you will provide financial and non-financial analysis to support informed business decisions and organisational objectives.

You will:

• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of business opportunities from international brokers, with a focus on generating new Corporate & Specialty business for the company.
• Build, maintain and deepen relationships with both local and international brokers, positioning the company as a preferred insurance partner.
• Proactively engage brokers to understand their client pipeline, upcoming renewals, new business opportunities and placement requirements.
• Work closely with underwriting teams across relevant product lines to identify suitable opportunities and facilitate timely responses to brokers.
• Support the development and execution of broker strategies and engagement plans, including regular broker meetings, business reviews and relationship-building initiatives.
• Monitor and track broker pipelines, submissions, conversion rates and business performance, highlighting key opportunities and areas requiring management attention.
• Identify opportunities to increase the company's share of wallet with key broker partners across Corporate & Specialty lines.
• Coordinate with regional and international teams where required to support cross-border opportunities, multinational accounts and international broker relationships.
• Support negotiations and discussions with brokers on new business, renewals and strategic opportunities, working closely with underwriting and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Develop market intelligence on broker activity, competitor positioning, emerging business opportunities and market trends to support commercial decision-making.
• Support broker engagement initiatives such as business planning sessions, broker events, market updates and strategic partnership programmes.
• Maintain accurate records of broker engagements, pipelines and opportunities to support effective pipeline management, forecasting and reporting.
• Provide analytical support for strategic planning and internal consulting projects focused on key business priorities.
• Gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, opportunities and potential business impacts.

About You

You bring analytical thinking, curiosity and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. You will also have:

• Relevant experience within general insurance, commercial insurance, broking, underwriting, business development or distribution.
• Good understanding of the Corporate & Specialty insurance market and broker distribution channel.
• Experience working with or managing relationships with local and/or international insurance brokers would be advantageous.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with brokers, underwriters and internal stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify, develop and follow through on new business opportunities.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical capabilities with the ability to monitor pipelines, business performance and market trends.
• Self-driven, proactive and comfortable engaging with different stakeholders across multiple product lines and markets.
• A tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Insurance, Economics or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• Flex and hybrid working options
• Work from home policy
• Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave
• Well-being programs
• Pensions
• Medical benefits
• Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning
• On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)
• Study leave
• Marriage leave
• Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• Qorus Reinvention Awards APAC 2025: Gold winner in the ESG category
• Digital Insurance Awards APAC: Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader 2025
• HKB Technology Excellence Awards: Automation - Insurance

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Critical Thinking, Information Technology (IT) Support, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Operational Risks, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic ThinkingApplication Close Date: 30/12/2026 11:59 PM

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.