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The Life & Health Business Development team in Asia Pacific is responsible for sourcing, developing and executing new reinsurance opportunities, managing all aspects of the client relationship and portfolio, contributing to the ongoing review of strategy and execution of the strategy and representing PartnerRe in the market.

The principal function of this role is to grow the revenue and earnings of PartnerRe’s life reinsurance business for the Asia-Pacific market with a focus on Korea, whilst effectively managing all aspects of the portfolio you are responsible for.

 This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer, Life & Health, Asia Pacific, who is responsible for Business Development and Marketing & Communications for the region.  Working closely with the cross-functional Life & Health team in the region and globally, you will be responsible for developing a network of market and client contacts, enhancing these relationships, monitoring and reporting on market developments, and uncovering and prioritizing business opportunities.  You will be responsible for coordinating and managing all resources needed to win and retain business, and grow and differentiate PartnerRe with your clients in Korea.

As part of the team, you will: 

• Develop and execute the market strategy and action plans for Korea, and be accountable for delivering targeted results and profitability in line with the business development and marketing & comms strategy
• Build and deepen client relationships, source and manage new reinsurance business opportunities and manage the in-force portfolio by delivering sustainable and marketable proposals, and negotiating and finalizing reinsurance treaty terms that meet both client’s and PartnerRe’s needs
• Adhere to PartnerRe’s internal governance and reporting framework in growing the Korea business
• Proactively participate and contribute to initiatives that drive the growth of PartnerRe in the region

You are a technically strong self-starter with an ability to demonstrate excellent commercial sense and professional leadership. Creativity, curiosity, and ambition to achieve balanced with business pragmatism and judgement are key to success in this role.

You enjoy collaborating with your colleagues as well as working on your own. Your preference is to be part of an international and multicultural environment, handling diverse tasks, yet always ready to support the team and meet the business needs.

Moreover, you have the following background, skills and mindset:

• Qualified Actuary or highly numerate background, and demonstrated business development experience
• At least 8-10 (10-15 for Senior) years’ experience in life re/insurance, with a proven track record of developing client relationships with Korea insurers
• Strong communicator externally with clients and internally with colleagues and senior stakeholders, in English and Korean at a business level (verbal and written) is essential.
• In depth knowledge of and experience in the Korea life and non-life reinsurance and insurance markets, financial solutions and regulatory environment.  Some knowledge of and experience of other Asia markets desirable. 
• A strong balance of technical excellence and commercial sense and judgement
• Experience in negotiating, pricing or structuring and recommending reinsurance transactions

You will be joining an exciting, growing business in Asia-Pacific that sits within the framework of an established and reputable global organisation. 

You will be exposed to an international environment, where you will be challenged, can learn from other specialists and are exposed to multiple lines of our business in a wide range of countries. The company structure fosters empowerment and collaboration with various stakeholders.

In our agile team, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of our success by helping to shape the development and strategic direction of our Life & Health Asia-Pacific ambitions. 

This position is based in Partner Re’s Hong Kong office but frequent travel to Korea (and sometimes within Asia) to our clients for client meetings, industry events etc. is necessary.

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.  We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team