Insurance Partnership Associate

Igloo; Pateros; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Collaborating with Operations, Product, Commercial, Finance, Legal and Compliance, you will help shape partnerships and execute go-to-market strategies while maintaining high standards of due diligence and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• University degree in Insurance, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Banking or related field.
• Passed BNL or SUITS from IIAP, or equivalent trainings.
• 1–5 years of experience in insurance placement, underwriting, or broking; fresh grads with internships welcome.
• Basic knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications including advanced spreadsheets, databases, softwares, and AI.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional insurance providers.
• Negotiate product offerings, premium rates, and coverage terms.
• Collaborate with partners to develop new, digital-first insurance products.
• Maintain insurer contact databases and coordinate regular visits, reviews, and meetings.
• Assist in drafting insurer agreements, SLAs, and formal communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Banking, or related field

Tools

Excel

Databases

AI tools

Job description

About Igloo

Igloo is the operating system for insurance in Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Singapore with operations across Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, and technology centres in China and India, Igloo provides the AI-powered infrastructure that enables insurers and consumer platforms to build, distribute, and manage insurance products digitally.

The company's proprietary tech stack processes over 80 million policies per month and automates the full insurance value chain, from product configuration and underwriting to claims adjudication and financial reconciliation. Through Igloo Tech Solutions, the company licenses its modular technology solutions to insurers and enterprises, compressing product launch cycles from months to days.

With 1.6 billion cumulative policies facilitated, partnerships with Shopee, Lazada, Tokopedia, GCash, Telkomsel, and 100+ commercial and insurer partners Igloo is building the operating system for the future of insurance.

Igloo has raised over US$100 million in funding from investors including Eurazeo, Openspace Ventures, Tokio Marine, Cathay Innovation, and BlueOrchard. The company has been named Insurtech of the Year at the Asia Fintech Awards in 2023 and 2024, and won twin Insurance Asia Awards in 2025.

Insurance Partner Management & Negotiation

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional insurance providers to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Negotiate product offerings, premium rates, and coverage terms to secure the most competitive solutions for Igloo’s markets.
• Collaborate with insurance partners to explore opportunities for new, customized, and digital-first insurance products.
• Maintain and regularly update the insurer contact database, establishing a structured cadence for regular insurer visitations, reviews, and meetings.
• Assist in drafting and coordinating insurer agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and formal communications.

Insurance Product Development & Delivery

• Work with internal teams (Operations, Product, Commercial, Finance, Legal and Compliance) to refine and align insurance product development processes.
• Provide insights into market needs, trends, regulations, and competitor activity to shape product design and go-to-market strategies.
• Ensure smooth execution and launch of insurance products in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Coordination & Collaboration

• Act as the key liaison between insurance partners and internal teams to align priorities and deliverables.
• Work cross-functionally to streamline workflows, improve operational efficiencies, and maintain product delivery timelines.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on placement activities, partner negotiations, and product development progress.

Requirements

• University degree majoring in Insurance, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Banking, or a related field.
• Passed the Basic Non-Life (BNL) or SUITS program from IIAP, or equivalent insurance industry-recognized professional trainings/seminars.
• 1-5 years of experience in insurance placement, underwriting, or broking within the insurance industry. Fresh grads with insurance internships are welcome to apply.
• Basic knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including advanced spreadsheets, databases, softwares, and AI.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal proficiency.