Job Description

About the RoleThe L&H Innovation Manager will drive innovative reinsurance propositions - particularly on insurance product, and service innovations on insurance for South East Asia (SEA). They will work closely with the local client managers and cross functional team in creating new protection concepts, promoting them to SR\'s reinsurance clients, and bringing them to market. This requires an in-depth understanding of the life and health insurance landscape of the region, across the value chain of distribution, product development, risk management and operations.Key Accountabilities:

• Drive Product Innovation and Product Research & Development: Working with client managers, pricing, underwriting and claims to localize and execute differentiated new products for today and tomorrow, building Swiss Re\'s brand reputation as market leaders in innovation.

• Accountable for the delivery of Life and Health growth targets: To grow sustainable and profitable Life and Health (including medical) insurance business for SEA

• Develop and drive collaborated Life and Health Strategy and integrated solutions to local markets: To showcase Swiss Re\'s Life and Health value propositions and strengthen Swiss Re\'s position as a leading reinsurer in the region.

• Act as subject matter expert for Life and Health Innovation: Internally act as coach for local client managers to deliver collaborated propositions and services to clients; externally as opinion leader to engage clients and promote business opportunities.

• Integrate Data & UW Solutions with Product Propositions: Work with underwriters and cross functional teams to integrate data & underwriting propositions across insurance value chain, with the aim to strengthen Swiss Re\'s propositions and improve client\'s stickiness.

• Promote Swiss Re\'s Thought Leadership to influence key stakeholders in the field: Drive SR\'s thought leadership in the local markets. Key activities include conducting researches, engaging with the wider industry stakeholders and regulators on key trends and reforms, and steering the business portfolio for life and health.

• Swiss Re\'s Risk Appetite: Steer Swiss Re towards a competitive and sound risk appetite for life & health, in order to reflect the local market demands and experience.

About the TeamWe are part of Life & Health Reinsurance Southeast Asia team focusing on product and proposition innovation. Our team works closely with our clients, as well as cross functional team of Client Management, Pricing, Underwriting, and Claims to bring propositions to market. Our commercial culture of strong collaboration among cross functional team both in local and across the wider region enables SR to deliver the unique and differentiated solution to our clients.About You

• 5-8 years of relevant L&H experience in Asian insurance or reinsurer;
• Experience in Life & Health Product development. Reinsurance experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate strong technical understanding in the risks and mechanics of protection products in Asia
• An actuarial / underwriting/ data consultant background would be added advantage
• Excellent innovator and marketer, strong drive for meeting (internal and external) client\'s needs;
• Strong collaborator and ability to constructively challenge the status quo;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, sensitive to Asian cultures;
• Self-starter and resourceful;
• Flexibility to travel

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world\'s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.Keywords:
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