Business Development leader (Insurance) - UHNW channel

Posted 16 January 2025
Salary HKD1200000 - HKD1500000 per annum
LocationHong Kong
Job type Permanent
Discipline Financial ServicesInsurance & Insuretech
ReferenceBH-2316

Job description

Our client is a life insruance company, and they are seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Development director to drive the growth over external asset management and family office channel. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with high-net-worth key business partners including brokers, SFOs/MFOs, external asset managers, and private wealth managers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Relationship Building: Forge strong connections with SFOs, Multi-Family Offices (MFOs), External Asset Managers (EAMs), and ecosystem partners across Asia and the Middle East. Facilitate introductions to strategic/UHNW brokers.
  • Education & Advocacy: Elevate awareness and strengthen our brand as a UHNW/FO-preferred insurer through educational and networking events in collaboration with organizations like Campden, HUBBIS, Wealth Briefing, and Quorum. Highlight the importance of HNW insurance in intergenerational wealth transfer and legacy planning.
  • Partnership Development: Identify and negotiate partnerships with EAMs, regardless of their existing insurance brokerage licenses, to extend our reach to UHNWIs and FOs.
  • Market Insights: Gather and analyze market feedback to understand the insurance needs and complex case structures of FOs. Synthesize and relay these insights to the EODB committee for internal assessment and approval.
  • Strategic Refinement: Continuously refine our FO strategy by gathering market and competitor intelligence, adopting a test-and-learn approach to capitalize on FO opportunities.


Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Science from a recognized university.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in HNW and Ultra HNW insurance with private bank experience. 
  • Expertise: Proven business connections track record in family office and EAM
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills with partners.
  • Outstanding communication skills in both spoken and written English. Proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus.
  • Excellent presentation skills and a strong client focus mindset.

Interested parties please apply directly for the application process. For a confidential discussion on this role or to find out more opportunities in the market, please contact Alvin Tang at +852 39019730 or via atang@captarpartners.com to schedule for a meeting.