Group Insurance Manager

leighton contractors (asia) limited (singapore branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited (Singapore Branch) seeks a senior Insurance & Risk Manager to lead the Group's insurance programmes across Asia Pacific and support construction, infrastructure, and engineering operations.

You will manage CAR, EAR, PI, and other policies, oversee major claims, and provide risk-financing recommendations. Travel within APAC will be required, and you will collaborate with insurers, brokers, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in corporate insurance, risk management, or construction insurance.
• Experience managing regional/APAC insurance programmes in construction/infrastructure.
• Knowledge of CAR, EAR, Public Liability, PI, Marine Cargo, and D&O.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage APAC insurance programmes across Asia Pacific.
• Develop, implement, and maintain insurance strategies for construction/infrastructure.
• OverseeCAR, EAR, PI, Public Liability, Marine Cargo, and Workers' Comp policies.
• Manage insurance renewals, negotiations, and broker performance.
• Provide risk management support during tender submissions and bids.
• Advise on contractual risk transfer, indemnities, and insurance clauses.
• Monitor market trends and recommend risk financing strategies.
• Coordinate with insurers, brokers, legal counsels, and project teams.
• Conduct insurance governance, reporting, and claims processes across the Group.
• Deliver training to project, commercial, and operational teams.

Skills

Insurance strategy

APAC programme

Construction insurance

CAR/EAR policies

Contract negotiations

Claims management

Tender support

Insurer relationships

Stakeholder management

Travel Asia Pacific

Education

Professional qualifications in risk management or insurance

Tools

MS Office & reporting tools

Job description

Job Duties

• Lead and manage the Group's insurance programmes across Asia Pacific, ensuring adequate coverage, cost effectiveness, and compliance with corporate requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain insurance strategies that support the Group's construction, infrastructure, and engineering operations.
• Manage construction-related insurance policies including Contractors All Risks (CAR), Erection All Risks (EAR), Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Marine Cargo, and Workers' Compensation.
• Insurances relating to vessels and off shore works
• Oversee the handling and resolution of major construction claims, liaising with insurers, brokers, legal advisors, loss adjusters, and project teams.
• Provide insurance and risk management support during tender submissions, including insurance cost estimation, pricing reviews, and bid risk assessments.
• Advise project teams on contractual risk transfer provisions, insurance requirements, indemnities, and liability clauses during contract negotiations.
• Monitor insurance market trends and recommend appropriate risk financing and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewals, policy placements, insurer negotiations, and broker performance management.
• Review and analyse project-specific insurance requirements to ensure contractual compliance and adequate coverage.
• Develop insurance governance frameworks, reporting standards, and claims management procedures across the Group.
• Conduct insurance and risk management training for project, commercial, and operational teams.
• Prepare insurance reports, claims updates, and risk exposure analyses for senior management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in corporate insurance, risk management, construction insurance, or insurance brokerage.
• Proven experience managing regional or APAC insurance programmes within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of construction insurance products including CAR, EAR, Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Marine Cargo, and Directors & Officers Liability.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex construction claims and dispute resolution processes.
• Sound understanding of contractual risk transfer principles, contract review, indemnity provisions, and insurance clauses.
• Experience supporting tender submissions with insurance pricing, risk assessment, and contractual insurance compliance.
• Strong knowledge of project risk management and insurance requirements for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.
• Experience working with multinational insurers, brokers, legal counsels, and external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities across different countries.
• Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and insurance reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel within Asia Pacific as required.