# Placement Manager

**Company:** [Igloo](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/7kvmeGwTADReRMzMzvVmkv.md)
**Location:** Taguig, Philippines
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Brokerage

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## Description

Insurance Partner Management & Negotiation

-   Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional insurance providers to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.
-   Negotiate product offerings, premium rates, and coverage terms to secure the most competitive solutions for Igloo’s markets.
-   Collaborate with insurance partners to explore opportunities for new, customized, and digital-first insurance products.
-   Maintain and regularly update the insurer contact database, establishing a structured cadence for regular insurer visitations, reviews, and meetings.
-   Assist in drafting and coordinating insurer agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and formal communications.

 Insurance Product Development & Delivery

-   Work with internal teams (Operations, Product, Commercial, Finance, Legal and Compliance) to refine and align insurance product development processes.
-   Provide insights into market needs, trends, and competitor activity to shape product design and go-to-market strategies.
-   Ensure smooth execution and launch of insurance products in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Business Development & Market Expansion

-   Collaborate on identifying direct business opportunities for Igloo as an insurance broker, targeting industries such as e-commerce, fintech, telecommunications, travel, logistics, and healthcare.
-   Contribute to formulating strategies to expand Igloo’s footprint by offering tailored insurance solutions to businesses.
-   Help drive lead generation and partnership building to meet quarterly and annual business development targets.

Stakeholder Coordination & Collaboration

-   Act as the key liaison between insurance partners and internal teams to align priorities and deliverables.
-   Work cross-functionally to streamline workflows, improve operational efficiencies, and maintain product delivery timelines.
-   Provide regular updates to leadership on placement activities, partner negotiations, and product development progress.

Strategic Insights & Reporting

-   Monitor industry trends, competitor strategies, and IC regulatory guidelines to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
-   Share market intelligence with internal stakeholders to refine business strategies and enhance Igloo’s value proposition.

## Requirements

-   University degree majoring in Insurance, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Banking, or a related field.
-   Passed the Basic Non-Life Insurance Course from IIAP, Cert CII from Chartered Insurance Institute, or equivalent industry-recognized professional trainings/seminars.
-   Deep understanding of the insurance market and comprehensive knowledge of insurance law.
-   Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance placement, underwriting, or broking within the insurance industry.
-   Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound business decisions.
-   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external partners.
-   Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
-   Strong knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
-   Proficiency in computer applications, including advanced spreadsheets, databases, underwriting software, and AI.
-   Fluent in English with strong written and verbal proficiency.