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Global Head of Product (Core Insurance Applications)

Job description

About the Company

We are partnering with a Fortune 500 corporate in Insurance and Financial Services field, who have over 150 years of heritage and operating predominantly in Asia with double digit million users. Currently they are actively doing technology upgrade, company transformation and business expansion.

The Mission

You'll lead company's core insurance system development and transformation across Asia markets. Partnering closely with Group leadership and market teams, you'll align modern technology architecture with strategic business ambitions.

What You'll Own

  • Core Strategy: Define and execute the modernization roadmap for all core applications to future-proof our tech stack.
  • Leadership: Drive product development and innovation projects across multiple countries and business units, leading cross-functional and vendor teams.
  • Innovation & Insights: Monitor global trends in insurtech and core system evolution-recommend future-ready solutions.
  • Execution Excellence: Ensure every project runs smoothly-on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Be the tech voice at the table with business leaders, regulators, and partners.
  • Risk & Governance: Anticipate and mitigate risks-regulatory, operational, and technological.
  • Culture Catalyst: Champion a culture of agility, continuous learning, and bold innovation.

Who You Are

  • 10 years or above experience in developing or innovating core life/health insurance systems-from strategy to hands-on delivery, esp. in Policy Admin System, CRM, Contact Center or Claims System etc.
  • Sharp strategic thinker who balances business and tech perspectives
  • Proven leadership experience at regional level, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Preferablly have experience in core app providers, such as DXC, Ebao, Guidewire, Sapiens, Duck Creek, Salesforce etc.
  • Experienced in leading large-scale product development or innovation across Asia markets

Reach out if you are interested!

Lillian Chen

Associate Director | Executive Search

Email: lillian.chen@ambition.com.sg

EA License No.: 10C5117

Registration No.: R23117579

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