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JOB OVERVIEW

The Regional Head of Operations – APAC (Health ) determines the long-term strategic goals for Operations in the APAC region for Health. The incumbent shall ensure business growth through directing and managing flow of operational activities to ensure these are delivered in accordance with the organization’s strategy.

This role has responsibility to plan and direct the operational performance, in conjunction with the functional Heads of, for all departments administering Health in the region. Responsibility will include strategy delivery, transformation, data, governance and control with full alignment with each department global head across Claims Management, Policy Management/After Sales Services, Medical/Care Centre, Data Analytics & Reporting and Operations Support.

The incumbent will report to the AP Health COO and be a member of the Health Global Operations Leadership team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Strategy formulation & Implementation

• Contribute to the development and refinement of AP Health Operations’ vision and strategy
• Support and Implement the AP Health Operations Strategic objectives across the APAC locations
• Support the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the organization maximizes its short, medium and long-term profitability and returns to its shareholders
• The incumbent’s responsibility includes all countries in the region with the Heads of Operations of these countries/entities reporting directly to the Regional Head of Operations – APAC (Health )
• Liaise with other executive heads on the implementation of the company’s strategic and operational plans
• Develop, review, and report on the operations regional strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by the heads of department
• Project Management – plan, organize, and manage resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• Deliver all aspects of Departmental Management including: Quality Hires and Training needs / Personal Development / Performance Monitoring / Team Building

2. Management of the overall Operations function:

• Ensure that the operations functions of the company are aligned with AGCS to run effectively and efficiently so that each operational division performs in terms with their strategic plan, developmental plan and operational plan objectives
• Maintain the administration, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, communication and liaison on all company affairs at a level acceptable to senior management
• Implement, maintain and manage an effective system of controls throughout the company, covering non-financial as well as financial controls;
• Ensure that operating objectives and standards of performance are owned by management as well as employees;
• Ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are established and complied with.
• Contribute to the yearly budget cycle in alignment with the Health COO approval and prudently manages resources within those budget guidelines according to company policy and within AGCS ethical corporate governance guidelines
• Management, monitoring, reporting and communication in regard to financial and physical resources, administration and budgeting of operations
• Analyse customer data and trends to develop scalable and flexible best practice solutions for client interaction and services across all locations
• Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers, partners and official bodies.

3. People management

• Build and lead an effective and cohesive management team
• In consultation with HR implement effective succession planning, people management, development, recruitment, and retention strategies for the division
• Align the performance with all heads of department within the division
• Ensure proper execution of performance management system
• Promotion of employment equity and transformation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following skills/ experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline; masters preferred

• Minimum 10 years extensive and relevant experience in management within the health insurance industry

• Legally permitted to work in the country of operations.

• Ability to carry out strategic communication internally and externally.

• Fluency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general internet navigation and research skills

BEHAVIOURAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills and experience, with a hands-on approach; A penchant for being proactive

• Extensive knowledge of the industry and ability to manage a large operation

• Strong communication, attention to detail, time management and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and maintain focus under pressure.

• Excellent in strategic planning and execution, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management.

• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Customer & Market Excellence:

• Strive for excellence at every touch point with the customer
• Foster state-of-art technical/operational knowledge and strive for continuous simplification
• Be the benchmark

Collaborative Leadership:

• Empower the team and provide purpose and direction
• Develop people, provide feedback and care to employee wellbeing
• Collaborate and exchange best practice.

Entrepreneurship:

• Act on opportunities, anticipate trends, take risk, and promote a culture that allows for honest failure
• Take ownership and responsibility
• Embrace innovation and a culture that allows to make decisions without fear of retribution.

Trust:

• Act with integrity, honor commitments, tell the truth
• Foster diversity and inclusiveness
• Act transparently and promote corporate social responsibility.

REPORTING LINE

The position reports functionally to the Head of Health Asia, AGCS. The position also requires to coordinate closely across the board and with various entities internally and externally

Job Purpose / Role:

Build strong relationships and proactive engagement with Clients, Brokers, and Underwriters. Be the focal contact point for all services relating to Multinational Program. Perform front-to-end activities for Multinational accounts prospect, submission, renewal to expiration. Attend client/broker meetings and support Allianz Commercial business development activities, including presenting and demonstrating our global capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for multinational insurance programs & policies of medium to high complexity (i.e., complex reinsurance panels). Review and interpret source underwriting materials regarding completeness of required information - including broker presentation, slips, underwriting files and accounts / claims experience – and if required, escalation to UW in case of missing information.
• In case of AZ multinational programs, provide recommendations to UW on program structure (i.e., Deal support), steering of implementation globally, including providing instructions to all involved SOEs, reconciliation of all issues and addressing questions regarding cover and wording with UW. Ensure all local policies are issued in a timely fashion and client expectations are met.
• Ability to handle new business multinational submissions independently and ensure smooth a smooth program implementation for our brokers and clients.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers, including Underwriting, Accounts / Credit Control, Reinsurance Accounts, Clients, and Brokers and attend relevant internal and external meetings. Regular and extensive exchange with clients regarding all account specific matters
• Acting as mentor / trainer for new joiners.
• Using all relevant information to populate IT system(s) accurately and efficiently with new and renewed business. Invoice customers and produce all relevant documentation, e.g., policies, certificates, endorsements to broker (or client), co-insurers, captives, and re-insurers. Compiling of standard and non-standard policy wordings. Regular reconciliation and discussion of content with UW and broker/customer.
• Chase and reconcile premiums exploiting underwriting file and system entries in close collaboration with Credit Control. Liaise with brokers and/or Underwriters, to ensure timely premium payment. Coordinates premium chasing and reconciliation activities. Work directly with brokers on a daily basis and ensure a high level of multinational client services is provided.
• Contribute to projects and as ad-hoc request as required.

Key Experience / Requirements / Skills:

• Experience in working in an international environment.
• 3 to 5 years prior working in insurance, reinsurance or broking industry.

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge Microsoft Office applications and experience of relevant business applications and systems.
• Ability to continuously develop technical and systems knowledge, business, and insurance understanding.
• Good understanding of relevant products, wordings, terms and conditions and coverages.
• Advanced understanding of policy administration life cycle, including information collection, policy issuance, premium bookings, credit control, cancellation.

General Skills

• Communication Skills – verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Task Planning – time management skills and experience of scheduling tasks in accordance with daily review of priorities.
• Ability to motivate others; effective team player, training and coaching of staff.

Education / Certification

• Completion of a recognized insurance qualification (or equivalent in the Financial sector).

Languages

• English – Fluent (able to negotiate).

Your Team

Our Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) team is made up of experienced engineers from a wide range of technical and scientific disciplines and provides a flexible range of risk consulting services, from natural hazards, fire safety, and human and organizational risk factors to in-depth analysis of industry operations, and financial exposures, across all industry sectors and risks.

The Impact You Will Have

As one of the ARC Global Heads, you will be responsible for providing and then driving through the strategic vision of ARC, and your specific focus will be on Natural Resources & Construction. Working with our Underwriting teams, you will ensure that ARC deliverables are fully aligned with Underwriting and client needs.

You will deliver our global business objectives, driving improvement throughout the ARC operations, and leading any required change management across ARC globally; you participate very actively in ARC Council Meetings, allocate ARC resources according to strategic decisions and empower the managers reporting into you to take up the challenges with success.

You are also the main spokesperson, a global ambassador and arbitrator for ARC in all business issues for Natural Resources and Construction.

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

• Implementing and driving ARC objectives and strategy, achieving strategic goals, and aligning with business functions across the company
• Delivering agreed global objectives for ARC, optimizing processes to meet our Allianz Commercial goals, and implementing cross line of business (LoB) initiatives
• Initiating and leading necessary changes to align ARC with business goals
• Empowering ARC LoB managers to tackle challenges, driving innovation, and motivating the team to exceed performance expectations
• Developing and distributing performance targets, and allocating global ARC resources based on strategic decisions

What You’ll Bring to the Role

We are looking for an experienced risk engineer in large corporate insurance, ideally with senior management or strategy-setting experience. You come with 10 to 15 years’ experience in the field, expert knowledge of the technical and commercial business needs and the capacity to inspire our ARC engineers in the Natural Resources and Construction lines of business around the world. You bring:

• Exceptional ability to communicate ideas and messages clearly, both in writing and verbally
• Proficiency to deliver compelling and persuasive presentations to captivate the audience
• The ability to lead and manage a team, including delegating tasks and guiding team direction
• A keen interest in new technologies, data use and driving innovation in your team and in the wider ARC community
• Fluent English and additional languages would be a plus
• Able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally

Job Purpose / Role:

The Head of CEO Office is heavily involved in supporting the Regional MD with the articulation of strategic direction, planning and overall execution of the business plans in Asia. He/She plays an important role in contributing towards the region's overall business performance by working alongside the regional management team on a variety of business topics.

On a day-to-day basis, he/she ensures that the Regional MD can focus on strategic matters by processing delegable tasks, while also participates in important projects where involvement of the Regional MD is necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the interests of the Regional MD and serves as a communication interface/link for the in- and outgoing information of the Regional MD office and especially for communication with the respective Board Unit as well as country and regional managers, as appropriate. These include:

1. Coordinate inputs from the Heads of Departments and country/regional managers for internal/external communication.
2. Pre-screening of presentations and other documents addressed to the Regional MD and sharing with relevant stakeholders to ensure communication flow.

• Ensure efficient running of discussion forums led by the Regional MD as well as minutes taking and tracking of follow-up items. This includes working closely with senior stakeholders to develop materials to drive discussions during annual strategy off-sites, quarterly business reviews and monthly management meetings.
• Develop presentation materials for important meetings, business visits and Townhalls for the Regional MD as and when required.
• Participate in project work and initiatives that requires the attention or representation of the Regional MD to drive the overall performance in Asia.
• Manage daily tasks for the Regional MD as and when required.

Key Experience / Requirements / Skills:

Required Experience

• Professional experience in (re)insurance, ideally P&C insurance
• Proven experience in communication of results to a variety of stakeholders incl. senior management
• Effectively developed solutions (including implementation) to complex stakeholder requirements
• Project and team work in an international and dynamic environment.

Required Education

• Excellent tertiary qualification (ideally Master), or qualified by experience

Technical Skills

• IT skills (Office applications): Use general office application tools e.g. Power Point, Excel, Word
• Multi-task profile with focus on effective use of own resources and handling of competing priorities under tight deadlines (Project Management Skills)
• Understanding insurance financial statements and related key performance indicators, key financial ratios and business drivers
• Insurance Know How / AZ Commercial Know How

General Skills

• Communication skills: Clearly and effectively express ideas and messages via speech and writing
• Presentation skills: Effectively express and display thoughts and ideas visually, using various tools
• Analytical Skills: Ability to effectively absorb information from various sources, then analyze, study or examine data in detail, and draw appropriate conclusions
• Prioritization: ability to filter information, assess priorities and work independently

Languages

• Fluent in English.
• Multilingual or fluency in local language is a plus.

Job Purpose / Role:

Responsible for leading and overseeing respective teams. This also includes the reporting (local/regional/functional) along with governance in relevant areas. In addition, the role is the key contact for inquiries related to the deliverables prepared by respective teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and Manage Team (direct reports + matrix responsibility)

• Develop strategy for own area of responsibility in alignment with functional/regional goals.
• Drive organizational set up for own area of responsibility including personnel selection and manage budget within plan.
• Provide employees with guidance on overall strategic picture and how team's targets are aligned to it. Set priorities, define clear and challenging targets, monitor progress and address performance issues appropriately and effectively.
• Coach and develop employees in a continuously changing environment, empowering employees to execute tasks independently, fostering behavior of team members as desired according to Allianz standards (e.g., behavioral goals, etc...), and live up to the matrix organization.

Reporting and Closing

• Ensure that all IFRS, local GAAP and solvency closings, and reporting tasks (e.g., annual report, reporting to regulatory authorities) related to own area of responsibility are accurate and timely on a regional basis.
• Complete assigned postings, Journal Entries and Account reconciliations on a periodic basis.
• Coordination, transfer, and reconciliation of data from interfaces of front-end systems.
• Take care of monthly legally timely execution and fulfillment of internal and external reporting requirements.

Governance and Quality Assurance

• Align and coordinate own area of responsibility with other CFO colleagues, fostering cross-functional collaboration across the business to enhance overall business understanding.
• Document application of policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Archive records to satisfy audit and statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement standards to improve quality as well as active contribution in improving and implementing global operation cycles, processes, and workflows as well as the implementation of global policies and procedures.

Relationship Management

• Interface with external auditors (e.g., PwC).
• Local Regulator's contact in relation to financial reporting (e.g., MAS, IA, etc).
• Contact for GAR.
• Other 3rd parties (e.g., tax authorities, public authorities).

Project Work

• Any projects as assigned by regional and global management team.

Key Experience / Requirements / Skills:

Required Experience

• Prior experience in insurance accounting in particular within area of responsibility.
• Previous managerial experience and developing and leading teams within a complex global / matrix environment.
• Project and teamwork in an international and dynamic environment.
• Experience of leading change in various business scenarios, including, e.g., restructuring, integration, and mature growth markets.

Required Education

• Excellent tertiary qualification (ideally Masters), preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or qualified by experience in related discipline.
• Locally recognized professional qualification related to Accounting (e.g. CPA, ACCA, etc.), if applicable.

Technical Skills

• Legal and Regulatory Framework: Comprehensive knowledge of local GAAP, IFRS, Regulatory, Tax and other relevant requirements (such as Allianz Accounting policies) with respect to reporting, compliance, and declaration.
• Data Quality and Reporting: Ensuring compliance of closing, reporting with internal & external requirements (capital management).
• Understanding insurance financial statements and performance measurement.
• Understanding of the non-life insurance business including the main processes and reserving techniques.

General Skills

• Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to understand, elaborate and convey information clearly and effectively in respect to the audience / level of management (both verbal and in writing).
• General Management Skills: Encompassing but not limited to leading and developing people, establishing, and setting priorities, negotiation skills and conflict management.
• Navigating Complexity: Ability to make sense of complex issues; respond to complex/ambiguous situations by identifying & initiating appropriate remediation & follow up. Anticipate and resolve issues before these transpire.
• Decision Making: Effectively evaluate info from multiple sources to identify business issues; involve stakeholders in the decision making; commit to action after weighing alt solutions against important decision criteria.

Languages

• Fluent in English.
• Multilingual or fluency in local language is a plus.

Job Purpose / Role:

To execute profitable growth strategy for Cyber and Tech PI in Southeast Asia for AZ Commercial. Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet LoB targets regionally including global elements. Ownership of large accounts/clients including negotiation of participation, pricing and terms and conditions. Lead and develop Cyber and Tech PI team of underwriters in Southeast Asia, including local Allianz entities (AZAP OEs). Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients including thought leadership and market engagement. Be a specialized technical expertise/lead for at least one sub-LoB.

Key Responsibilities:

Underwrite Profitable Business

• Underwrite large new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom-line targets (regionally including global elements).
• Negotiate participation, pricing and terms and conditions with brokers. Proactively manage capacity.
• Underwrite and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation, ensuring an understanding of catastrophe modelling and interpretation of scenarios (for relevant LoBs).
• Underwrite Multinational Programs (for relevant LoBs).
• Specialized technical expertise / lead for Cyber and Tech PI

Underwriting Approach and Compliance

• Underwrite in line with LoB governance framework – e.g. Underwriting Authorities, global MSU, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles.
• Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception.
• Ensure utilisation of global pricing tools.
• Ensure placing and binding of FAC Reinsurance prior to policy inception.

Policy Documentation and Administration

• Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to broker (where it is AZ Commercial's responsibility to do so) or broker has issued documentation (where it is broker responsibility to do so).
• File maintenance – ensure file is established (whether electronic or paper) and maintained for each risk and transaction handled.
• Proactively support completion of policy administration and credit control processes.

Underwriting Strategy and Leadership

• Contribute to development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy for LoB regionally.
• Training, developing, and coaching of less experienced staff (including Underwriters)
• Manage complex referrals from underwriters and spokes and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate.
• Delegate work as appropriate.

Market Management

• Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business for large clients including client and broker negotiations where necessary.
• Proactively liaise with Distribution Management team on market management initiatives.

Relationship Management

• Positively represent Allianz Commercial externally to the market with key brokers/distribution channels.
• Proactively drive involvement of functional areas in Underwriting process, including e.g., Distribution Management, Risk Consulting, Claims, Operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., risk engineers).

Key Experience / Requirements / Skills:

Required Experience

• Significant experience in Underwriting profitable business in LoB. Specialized expert understanding of sub-LoB products and portfolio.
• Recognized relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within market.
• Specialized understanding of regional / local LoB insurance markets and competitor landscape, including global elements.
• Good understanding of legal and regulatory framework.
• Experience working in complex, global matrix organization.

Required Education

• Preferably a degree in Economics, Law, or other appropriate discipline.
• Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g., CII).

Technical Skills

• Risk Assessment and Management: Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards relevant to LoB.
• Pricing and Market Management: Analyze current performance against benchmarks applying how the market operates and functions, the business needs and customer needs.
• Contract Drafting and Interpretation: Design, develop and implement consistent, robust wordings.
• Policy Management: Robust understanding of policy administration life cycle, information collection, policy issuance, premium bookings, credit control, cancellation.

General Skills

• Communication & Presentation: Ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally. Ability to "sell" an improvised or prepared audience winning story.
• Influencing skills: Ability to persuade and motivate others to act, without executive authority.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze highly complex data, from multiple sources, in detail; identify and resolve issues before they transpire.

Languages

• Fluent in English.
• Multilingual or fluency in local language is a plus.