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WTW

Global risk management, insurance brokerage, consulting

Head of Political Violence & Terrorism

Insurance Sales & AgencyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • ACII qualification or working toward the ACII qualification is preferred.
  • Educated to degree level or have extensive relevant industry experience.
  • Have 10 or more years of insurance market experience, ideally in Political Violence or Property, with technical, industry, and subject matter expertise.
  • Have experience placing and servicing Political Violence and Terrorism insurance, with credibility in the APAC market.
  • Have extensive experience in political violence, terrorism, or crisis management insurance.
  • Have proven leadership in managing large portfolios and teams.
  • Have strong analytical, strategic, and commercial acumen.
  • Have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Have good working knowledge of Market Reform Contracts for Insurance and Reinsurance.
  • Be able to travel internationally as needed.
  • Deliver high-quality work autonomously, maintain standards under pressure, and seek opportunities for innovation.
  • Prioritize work, manage resources, and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Resolve complex problems, anticipate challenges, and make informed recommendations.
  • Adapt communication to the audience, build strong relationships, and handle challenging conversations.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, proactively respond to client needs, and manage complex accounts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the APAC region’s Political Violence and Terrorism portfolio, driving strategic growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
  • Be accountable for client retention and new business development, manage key client relationships, develop tailored solutions, mentor a high-performing team, drive market penetration and prospecting, achieve revenue and market share goals, and shape crisis management and specialty broking.
  • Manage resources for the regional portfolio, act as lead for major clients, and delegate responsibilities to Singapore and Great Britain teams as appropriate.
  • Oversee large account strategy and ensure best-in-class client service delivery.
  • Develop and execute a regional sales and network engagement framework.
  • Create and execute business strategies to penetrate local and regional markets, target and convert prospects, and retain and grow client revenue.
  • Drive cross-sell initiatives with other specialty teams, supported by Crisis Management and Political Violence and Terrorism sales teams.
  • Develop region-specific solutions and distribution platforms.
  • Refine broking strategy, including local placement facilities and adoption of new technology.
  • Provide technical, industry, and subject matter expertise in Political Violence and Terrorism.
  • Serve as senior strategist for clients, ensuring solutions meet client needs and fit within their overall strategy.
  • Support, service, and advise clients on complex Political Violence and Terrorism and crisis management matters.
  • Embed activity management disciplines, including new business pipeline management and technology adoption.
  • Support delivery of agreed investments and identify potential acquisition targets.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and technical standards and adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Manage a team through mentoring and training.
  • Review resourcing and develop local crisis management champions in the region.
  • Foster continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Identify and develop future producer talent in the region.
  • Leverage analytics and other differentiators for integration and success across the network.
  • Collaborate with global R&A leads to enhance analytical capabilities.
  • Support the Crisis Management regional leader in budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
  • Meet or exceed revenue and market penetration goals.
  • Ensure accurate financial oversight and reporting.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
  • Represent the region in global initiatives and meetings.
  • Promote WTW’s brand and values to enhance the company’s reputation in the APAC region.

Desired Qualifications

  • ACII qualification or working toward the ACII qualification.
  • Insurance market experience in Political Violence or Property is preferred.

About the Company

WTW

Global risk management, insurance brokerage, consulting

Willis Towers Watson provides risk management, advisory, and brokerage services to organizations worldwide. Its two segments are Risk & Broking, which identifies, quantifies, and places insurance coverage, and Health, Wealth & Career, which offers consulting, technology, and administration for health benefits, retirement plans, and talent programs. The company blends advisory services, technology platforms, and brokerage capabilities to deliver integrated risk and people solutions rather than relying on a single service line. Its goal is to help clients turn risk into a path for growth by aligning risk management with health, retirement, and talent strategies to support organizational success.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1828

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