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Chief Insurance Officer - KL, Malaysia
- Posted 28 October 2025
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Salary
$120000to$140000
- LocationKuala Lumpur
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineBanking, Finance & Accounting
- Reference38790
Job description
Global Insurance Company
Strategic and Technical leadership
~USD $120-140K Annually + Bonus + Perks (Negotiable)
The Company
The organisation is a leading regional insurance provider supporting global and local clients with comprehensive risk and insurance programs. As it strengthens its regional leadership team, there is now a tremendous opportunity to join the organisation as Chief Insurance Officer. With a presence in over 200+ countries, the organisation leverages its digital platforms to support regional and international clients across major South East Asian markets. Backed by a rich history, strong international presence, and a powerful backbone of resources and capability, the organisation offers the backing of a global machine providing both scale and stability to drive success.
The Position
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Insurance Officer will assume technical and commercial accountability for all regional insurance activities. The mandate includes strategic oversight of underwriting, policies and contracts, pricing, reinsurance, governance and regulatory compliance whilst driving profitability, operational efficiency and innovation.
Key priorities include strategic development, enhancing underwriting, portfolio monitoring and performance enhancement while developing and adhering to robust governance and risk frameworks. The appointed individual will also spearhead product and pricing innovation, foster adoption of Insurtech solutions, and align technical and operational excellence across all insurance functions.
The appointee will represent the organisation with regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and strategic partners to reinforce the Group’s market presence and reputation for excellence.
The Person
The ideal candidate will be an insurance executive with over 12+ years of senior experience across Property & Casualty and/or Assistance lines. Exposure to reinsurance, pricing, underwriting, and profitability monitoring is essential, ideally complemented by actuarial or finance expertise. Candidates will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, governance capability and a hands-on leadership approach suited to complex, multi-country operations.
With a proven record of delivering technical and commercial outcomes, time tested thought leadership, the appointed leader will champion organisational excellence and transformation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. As an individual of influence and credibility you will support and drive people development across markets and represent the organisation in external forums while engaging with Board and Group level representatives. Fluency in English is essential; a second Asian or European language will be highly advantage.
For further exciting opportunities please visit www.alphasearch.com and follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphasearch

