Senior Manager, Reinsurance Strategy and Management

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT Blue Cross

We don't simply believe in being 'The Best'. We believe in better - because there's no limit to how far 'better' can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the execution of Blue Cross's reinsurance strategy. As the core member of the reinsurance function, the Senior Manager will be responsible for implementing strategic initiatives as directed by the Reinsurance Committee for both Medical and Non-Medical business. The role also involves managing treaty placements, and ensuring governance and compliance, while reporting directly to the CFO.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Reinsurance Strategy - Make strategic recommendations to the Reinsurance Committee.

• Execute the reinsurance strategy as directed by the Reinsurance Committee.
• Ensure the strategy supports ultimate goals of:
• Business Growth: Enable sustainable expansion through inwards opportunities.
• Capacity Stability: Maintain adequate underwriting capacity to support distribution.

• Retention Management: Optimize retention levels to balance profitability and risk exposure.

  Reinsurance Governance- Lead negotiations with AIA GO and AIA HK on the governance framework for general insurance and reinsurance.

• Manage the Reinsurance Committee and ensure effective governance practices.
• Develop and maintain reinsurance governance policies, procedures, and controls in collaboration with Underwriting, Distribution, and Product teams to ensure alignment and to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies (AIA GO, AIA HK, and local standards) and external regulatory requirements.

• Conduct periodic reviews of reinsurance strategy and effectiveness, including stress testing and scenario analysis.

  Treaty Negotiation & Management- Lead negotiations for reinsurance treaties, including structuring, pricing, and terms.

• Manage the end-to-end treaty lifecycle from placement to renewal.
• Oversee accurate and timely processing of reinsurance premiums, recoveries, and accounting entries.
• Ensure robust documentation and contract management for all reinsurance arrangements.
• Manage reinsurance data integrity, reporting, and analytics to support decision-making.

• Coordinate with Finance and Claims teams to ensure smooth operational workflows and audit readiness.

  Facultative Reinsurance (Fac-in/Fac-out)- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Underwriting, Product, Claims) and external partners to assess, negotiate, and place facultative reinsurance arrangements (fac-in/fac-out), ensuring alignment with business needs and risk appetite.

  Product Governance Coordination- Coordinate with the Product team to support product approval processes where reinsurance is required. Ensure reinsurance arrangements are aligned with product design, pricing, and regulatory expectations.

  Stakeholder Engagement- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (AIA GO, AIA HK, distribution, actuarial, underwriting, finance, legal, compliance, risk, product) and external partners (brokers, reinsurers) to ensure effective communication and execution of reinsurance arrangements.

  Reporting & Analysis- Provide regular reporting and insights to the CFO and senior management on reinsurance performance, market trends, and strategic opportunities.

• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks and report to Reinsurance Committee.

  Documentation & Compliance- Ensure all reinsurance contracts and documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory standards.

  Job Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., ACII, FCII, CPCU) preferred.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in reinsurance, broking, or underwriting, with a strong understanding of treaty structures, negotiations, administration and governance.
• Deep understanding of reinsurance markets, structures, and regulatory environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of insurance product lines and underwriting principles.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with reinsurers, brokers, and other insurers.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects with minimal supervision.

  Others:- You are required to obtain relevant license if your job involves in regulated activities

  Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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