Hong Kong 
Life Underwriter
Life Underwriter
Market Leading Financial Services House
As one of the world’s largest financial services organizations with operations in over 50 countries, my client is seeking an experienced underwriter to join their expanding life insurance division. Key responsibilitiesAssist in managing new business and underwriting operations on large complex risks, monitoring team members, handling a variety of underwriting assignments whilst providing a high level of service to both clients.Experience / Skills Required
- Degree holder or above in related discipline
- FLMI, ACS qualification preferred
- 5-10 years’ working experience in life insurance underwriting (with underwriting authority)
- Supervisory capacity highly regarded
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Experience on handling various projects would be an advantage
- Excellent PC skills, with good knowledge of application software including MS Office and Chinese word processing
- Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese
To apply for this role please email your resume/cv to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hk Candidates not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their application for this role unsuccessful. Unless advised otherwise, unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for future job opportunities.Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and all personal data of applicants will be kept in strict accordance to the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance.
Assistant Business Development Manager - Global Insurance Company
Assistant Business Development Manager - Global Insurance Company
Prestigious insurance firm
My client is an established global organisation with a reputation for service and commitment, whilst being strategic in their approach. With offices throughout Europe and North America, my client has over 30 years in the region and they have become one of Hong Kong's top 10 insurers. Offering a full range of both Life and General Insurance products through a variety of distribution channels, they are looking for career and service driven professional's to support their growth plans for the region. Due to the growing demand in this sector my client is seeking an Travel Insurance professional to work closely with the Business Development Manager within their Consumer team. Working to sales targets you will enjoy developing marketing plans to increase your portfolio size.Responsibilities include -
- To assist Business Development Manager in formulating & implementing marketing plans with the aim to cultivate travel insurance business from existing and prospective partners, and end customers
- Develop effective Affinity, Worksite and Brand Leverage distribution channels for consumer business
- Maintain and prosper relationships with partners
- Work towards effective sales campaigns and customer-centric solutions
- Recruit, maintain and support travel agencies, and grow the travel business portfolio
- Manage both legal and operational compliance of travel agencies
- Maintain the well-being of the portfolio in terms of profitability, premium leakage and compliance
- Develop and review standard operating procedures for the portfolio
- Develop effective cross-selling campaigns
To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate -
- University graduate in Marketing or business-related disciplines
- A solid sales & marketing experience gained from insurance industry
- Sound general insurance knowledge particularly in travel business
- Solid experience in conducting training and seminars to intermediaries
- Good knowledge of service and operations management
- Able to work both independently and within a team
- Outspoken, aggressive and customer-oriented
- Excellent command of written and spoken English & Chinese
For more information please contact Tara Robinson on (852) 3907 3914 or email your details to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hk
Senior Underwriter - Award winning company
Senior Underwriter - Award winning company
Prestigious insurance firm
Senior Underwriter - Global Organisation Due to continued expansion our client, an award winning provider of wealth management products is looking for an experienced Underwriter to join their established underwriting team.Join this experienced Employee Benefit underwriting team and utilise your technical experience handling both medical and non-medical cases, in addition to -
- Handling agents and customers enquiries
- Ensure timely services and quality of work and participate in company initiatives and project arrangement
- Proactively looking for process improvements
- Cooperate with other teams to meet deadlines and expectations of services
- Develop and implement effective underwriting control measure
Experience & skills -
- Degree holder in any discipline
- Around 4-6 years relevant experience in life and medical underwriting
- Related insurance qualifications
- Ability to work well in a team
- Good interpersonal and service skills
- Willing to learn and take up new challenges
- Able to work autonomously
- Attention to detail
- PC literate in Word, Excel and Chinese word processing
- Good command of English & Chinese, both spoken & written
For a confidential discuss regarding this role or other insurance vacancies please call Tara Robinson on (852) 3907 3914 or email your resume to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hk
Actuarial Manager
Actuarial Manager
Prestigious Financial Services House
My client, as leading financial services organisation is currently looking for a Senior Actuary to join their experienced and growing team.Reporting to the Head Actuary your duties will include -
- Product design and pricing
- Financial and statistical reporting
- Providing guidance and training to peers
Job requirements -
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a financial service organisation
- Degree holder with a professional qualification
- Solid actuarial knowledge
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- Effective command of English and Chinese, both spoken and written
- Able to work independently
Defined career path and competitive salary on offer. More senior candidates will also be consideredTo register your interest in this role email your resume to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hk
AVP - Campaign Planning
AVP - Campaign Planning
Prestigious insurance firm
Become an integral part of this Direct marketing team. Research and data analysis based role, strong statistical and data management experience required, exposure to insurance or financial services highly regarded.Join the direct marketing team of this innovative insurer. Reporting to the head of Direct Marketing you will be play a critical role in leading database projects, data analysis and developing models and market research. Major responsibilities include -
- To lead database marketing projects to formulate business strategies. Provide in-depth analysis using data mining techniques, interpret and translate the results into business insight actionable by Account Managers.
- To conduct campaign targeting, customer segmentation, and campaign results tracking.
- To develop data modeling based on previous campaign result and make recommendation to sales and marketing team to improve overall sales result.
- To identify marketing opportunities.
- To design and maintain MIS reporting package with key indicators for timely tracking of business profitability and operating performance.
- Develop campaign result tracking MIS to facilitate account managers in monitoring sales performance.
- To conduct regular market research and produce intelligent report to support business growth.
- To conduct regular survey on different target groups and analysis result, make recommendation to management to improve customer relationship.
Requirements:
- Degree in Statistics is preferable or related professional qualifications with minimum of 2 years’ experience in Database management or data analysis.
- Numerate, analytical and rigorous attention to details
- Good understanding of analytical techniques
- Strong analytical skills with good knowledge of database technology and data mining techniques
- Self-motivated and able to accomplish multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- Responsible, organized, detail oriented and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Experience in insurance industry highly regarded.
- Good command of spoken/written in English and Cantonese
To apply for this role please email your resume/cv to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hk Candidates not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their application for this role unsuccessful. Unless advised otherwise, unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for future job opportunities.Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and all personal data of applicants will be kept in strict accordance to the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance.
Senior Business Development Manager - Financial Services
Senior Business Development Manager - Financial Services
Prestigious Financial Services House
Join the Business Development team of this reputable and diverse financial services organisation. With a background in Property & Casualty insurance across Asia Pac you will be career minded and innovative combined with a strong analytical background and a team player approach.Become part of the worlds largest and most diverse reinsurers, operating across 20 countries. Unrivalled in the underwriting performance and diverse portfolio my client is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their Asia Pac team which could be based in either Hong Kong or Singapore.Providing marketing support to Client & Market Executives and Managers you will have a solid knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance across Asia. Key responsibilities-
- Value-adding contribution and drive to achieve targets for Asia
- Achieve in-depth insights into client strategy & financial condition through building financial models of individual clients to create tailored client solutions
- Help implement/execute these solutions in project work with the client
- Motivate, supervise and develop junior members of the team
- Network and collaborate with other members of the global Business Development team
Requirements -
- Understanding insurance and/or reinsurance with strong practical experience of P&C business
- Self-motivated in seeking out business opportunities, pursuing them and assisting with driving through the execution of deals
- Strong analytical background
- Excellent written & verbal communication in English
- Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills
- Ability to deliver high quality work and work to very tight deadlines
- Creative, solution orientated and a committed team player
To register your interest in the above position please email your resume to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hkCandidates not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their application for this role unsuccessful. Unless advised otherwise, unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for future job opportunities.Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and all personal data of applicants will be kept in strict accordance to the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance.
Senior Underwriter - Property & Construction
Senior Underwriter - Property & Construction
Prestigious insurance firm
Multinational insurer, seeking experienced underwriter with strong technical skills in Property and Construction.Join one of the largest insurers in Property & Casualty, with a global reputation for expertise who work with a diverse range of multinational business and local organisations. Working in the corporate property division, you will join an experience team underwriting complex risks. Your role will involve - Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting team to develop and monitor Property/Construction Line business
- Deliver timely quotations and quality service to designated providers
- Assist in building relationship and cultivating business
- Responsible for business development, handling of new and renewal process, developing relevant client information, statistics and document follow up
Requirements:
- Degree with professional insurance qualification
- ANZIIF / CII Qualification or in progress
- 5 years' Commercial Lines insurance experience
- Team player with lateral approach
- High level of customer service, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Good command of spoken and written English and Cantonese
For a confidential discussion contact Tara Robinson on 3907 3914 or email your resume to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hk
AVP/VP - Head of Telemarketing
AVP/VP - Head of Telemarketing
Prestigious insurance firm
Offering individual life, investment-linked insurance plan, accident and health insurance products through brokerage networks, strategic alliance and direct marketing channels, my client is seeking an experienced professional to join their Marketing team.Do you have strong leadership skills and the ability to drive sales? Join this international insurance group and become a strategic leader in their Direct Marketing team. Major Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute on telemarketing strategy in achieving business objectives
- Manage multiple call centers and outsourcing vendor to maximize cost and operation efficiency including reporting, technology, facilities, recruitment, training and quality control
- Management of cost centre and all associated expenses
- Identify opportunities for improvement within the call center and implement changes appropriately.
- Determine appropriate allocation of Business Partner database to teams according to workload, team objectives and team strengths.
- Review daily reports and monitor the performance of teams, including workloads and outcomes
- Work with the training department to develop programs to address training needs to improve sales
- Provide on the job coaching, mentoring and guidance to staff
- Lead and motivate staff to meet and exceed performance objectives through competitions and incentives
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on industry trends
- Recruit, train, retain, motivate and maintain the discipline and morale of Telemarketing personnel
- Ensure the company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
Job requirements -
- Qualifications/Requirements:
- Excellent communication, leadership, team-building, and organizational skills
- Possess an understanding of technologies related to Telemarketing as well as experience working in the insurance industry
- Responsible for the daily direction and resource management of the Telemarketing Team and will contribute to the career development and performance review process
- Self-motivated & resulted oriented
- Energetic, enthusiastic and a team player
- Minimum 10 years management experience with at least 6 years in call center management
- Strong Cantonese and English written and communication skills essential
- Insurance experience preferred
To register your interest in the above position please email your resume to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hkCandidates not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their application for this role unsuccessful. Unless advised otherwise, unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for future job opportunities.Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and all personal data of applicants will be kept in strict accordance to the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance.
Head of ALM & Valuation
Head of ALM & Valuation
Market Leading Financial Services House
Reputable Global financial services is currently seeking a Senior Actuary to provide leadership to a small team, whilst supporting the Chief Insurance Risk Officer. To lead a team of actuarial staff to assist the Chief Insurance Risk Officer in actuarial work including but not limited to valuation of insurance liabilities, management reporting, local regulatory and Regional Office reporting, Economic Capital and Embedded Value reporting.Key responsibilities -
- Review and establish control procedures on monthly and year-end valuation.
- Monitor experience factors and establish proper assumptions for valuation, Economic Capital, Embedded Value and other studies.
- Perform investigations to assist the CIRO on efficient use of Economic Capital and optimize value creation of the Hong Kong BU.
- Perform ALM study to assist the CIRO in managing the asset-liability risk of the Hong Kong BU.
- Oversee business planning process.
- Assist the CIRO to manage the actuarial department to develop staff, to prioritize work and to plan resources with targets & timelines.
- Prepare and review regulatory filings.
- Leading/participate in ad-hoc business projects
Requirements -
- Fellow of recognised actuarial organization.
- University graduate with strong Actuarial Science, Mathematics or Statistics background.
- At least 12 years experience in related field and at least 3 years of experience in managerial role.
- Experience and knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP financial reporting, asset/ liability management, capital and value modelling and reporting.
- Sound technical skills in actuarial and finance field.
- Planning, problem solving and execution capability
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to communicate actuarial issues with non-actuarial people with minimal use of jargon
- Good management and supervision skills
To apply for this role please email your resume/cv to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hk Candidates not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their application for this role unsuccessful. Unless advised otherwise, unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for future job opportunities.Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and all personal data of applicants will be kept in strict accordance to the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance.
Deputy Manager – Medical Underwriting
Deputy Manager – Medical Underwriting
Major Financial Services House
Join this leading financial services organisation whose solid reputation has been built on their business performance and inspiring corporate culture. Managing a small team you will have a solid background in life underwriting, strong technical skills and a solution focused approach.Due to growth they are now looking for an experienced medical underwriter to become part of their professional and experienced team. Overseeing more junior staff your role will involve handling both customer and agents enquiries, whilst assessing large and complex risks. Requirements –
- Degree qualified with professional insurance qualification
- Extensive life underwriting experience and previous exposure to staff management
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong analytical skills and solution focused
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Knowledge of MS office
- Proficient in written and spoken English & Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
More senior candidates will be considered for Managers role.To apply for this role please email your resume/cv to trobinson@morganmckinley.com.hk Candidates not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their application for this role unsuccessful. Unless advised otherwise, unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for future job opportunities.Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and all personal data of applicants will be kept in strict accordance to the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance.