General Manager

Reference Number:  2662
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 3,900 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

 

We are seeking a General Manager, Head of Life & Health based in Malaysian Branch reporting to the branch Chief Executive Officer and functionally reporting to the Director, Business Centre Head Life & Health Southern & Eastern Asia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Life & Health (L&H) Malaysia team to achieve high engagement and performance at all levels, while creating and maintaining an environment of respect and trust.
  • Develop, implement and execute a L&H Malaysia strategy, in alignment with the group strategy and the global L&H strategy.
  • Ensure the development, pricing, onboarding and management of L&H business with a focus on sustainable profits.
  • Ensure strong client relationships and a clear value proposition.
  • Ensure excellent collaboration with all stakeholders including group functions, other teams in the Malaysian Branch (by being a member of the Malaysian Branch ExCo) or other Hannover Re offices, local regulatory bodies and external auditors.

Job Requirements

  • At least 10 years Life & Health experience in senior industry roles including significant experience in reinsurance business development, pricing and in-force management.
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on empowerment, accountability, talent development and collaboration as well the capability to develop and motivate high performing teams.
  • Strong ability to define a strategy and vision, and to empower and guide others to achieve common goals.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to navigate complex relationships.
  • Excellent understanding of South-East Asian culture and ability to communicate easily with all stakeholders.

 

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