Group Insurance Programmes Lead

peoplesearch pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

peoplesearch pte. ltd. is seeking a Group Insurance Programmes Lead to oversee the Group’s insurance programme, renewals, and risk management from our Singapore East office.

The role requires a CGI or equivalent, 10+ years in commercial non-life insurance, and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. The candidate will coordinate overseas insurance programmes, review contracts for risk transfer clauses, manage budgets and brokers, and provide timely guidance to stakeholders;

Qualifications

• Degree holder with CGI or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial non-life insurance, incl. complex P&C and Financial Lines.
• Experience arranging overseas insurance programmes.
• Knowledge of insurance market practices in China, Vietnam, and Thailand is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading Chinese business documents and Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual renewal of the Group’s insurance programme, including collecting underwriting information from HQ and overseas subsidiaries.
• Coordinate and procure local insurance policies, including overseas operations and assets.
• Conduct risk assessments with stakeholders to identify, analyse, and evaluate risks and coverage adequacy.
• Administer insurance policies, contracts, and related databases with accuracy.
• Review insurance premiums, oversee invoicing and cost allocations, and ensure timely payment processing.
• Evaluate, appoint, and manage insurance brokers to ensure value delivery.
• Provide guidance on insurance matters, including review of contracts for risk transfer clauses.
• Review RFPs and new initiatives to identify risks and determine coverage adequacy.
• Support M&A, financing transactions, and strategic projects by securing appropriate protection.
• Assist in insurance due diligence, including site visits and risk inspections.
• Lead the preparation and management of the annual insurance budget.
• Oversee claims management and administration with insurers and brokers.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Team Player

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Mandarin (Advantage)

Detail-oriented

Education

Certificate of General Insurance (CGI)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Group Insurance Programmes Lead - GH

Our client is looking for an insurance professional to manage group insurance programmes and risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the annual renewal of the Group’s insurance programme, including the collection and consolidation of underwriting information from headquarters and overseas subsidiaries, and work with insurance advisers to secure competitive terms that deliver cost savings, enhanced coverage, and reduced risk gaps.
• Coordinate and procure local insurance policies, including locally admitted programmes, for overseas operations and assets.
• Conduct insurance-related risk assessments with key stakeholders to identify, analyse, and evaluate risks, assess the adequacy of coverage limits, and recommend enhancements to the insurance programme.
• Administer insurance policies, contracts, and related databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Review insurance premiums, oversee invoicing and cost allocations, and ensure timely payment processing.
• Evaluate, appoint, and manage insurance brokers to ensure effective service delivery and value creation.
• Provide guidance on insurance-related matters, including the review of insurance, indemnity, and risk transfer clauses in contracts, and deliver timely advice to stakeholders.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and new business initiatives to identify emerging risks, assess insurance implications, and determine the adequacy of existing insurance coverage.
• Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financing transactions, and strategic projects by evaluating risks and securing appropriate insurance protection.
• Assist in insurance due diligence exercises, including site visits and risk inspections where required.
• Lead the preparation and management of the annual insurance budget.
• Oversee claims management and administration, including reporting, investigation, negotiation, and resolution of claims in collaboration with insurers and brokers.

Requirements

• Degree holder with Certificate of General Insurance (CGI) or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on team player with a positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial non-life insurance, including complex P&C and Financial Lines policies.
• Experience in arranging and managing overseas insurance programmes.
• Knowledge of insurance market practices in China, Vietnam, and Thailand is advantageous.
• Prior experience with an insurance company, broker, or corporate insurance function preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading Chinese business documents and fluent Mandarin is an advantage.

Office Location: East, Singapore

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.