Leighton Asia

Group Insurance Manager

Leighton Asia  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Job Duties

  • Lead and manage the Group's insurance programmes across Asia Pacific, ensuring adequate coverage, cost effectiveness, and compliance with corporate requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain insurance strategies that support the Group's construction, infrastructure, and engineering operations.
  • Manage construction-related insurance policies including Contractors All Risks (CAR), Erection All Risks (EAR), Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Marine Cargo, and Workers' Compensation.
  • Insurances relating to vessels and off shore works
  • Oversee the handling and resolution of major construction claims, liaising with insurers, brokers, legal advisors, loss adjusters, and project teams.
  • Provide insurance and risk management support during tender submissions, including insurance cost estimation, pricing reviews, and bid risk assessments.
  • Advise project teams on contractual risk transfer provisions, insurance requirements, indemnities, and liability clauses during contract negotiations.
  • Monitor insurance market trends and recommend appropriate risk financing and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate annual insurance renewals, policy placements, insurer negotiations, and broker performance management.
  • Review and analyse project-specific insurance requirements to ensure contractual compliance and adequate coverage.
  • Develop insurance governance frameworks, reporting standards, and claims management procedures across the Group.
  • Conduct insurance and risk management training for project, commercial, and operational teams.
  • Prepare insurance reports, claims updates, and risk exposure analyses for senior management.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in corporate insurance, risk management, construction insurance, or insurance brokerage.
  • Proven experience managing regional or APAC insurance programmes within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, or related industries.
  • Strong knowledge of construction insurance products including CAR, EAR, Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Marine Cargo, and Directors & Officers Liability.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex construction claims and dispute resolution processes.
  • Sound understanding of contractual risk transfer principles, contract review, indemnity provisions, and insurance clauses.
  • Experience supporting tender submissions with insurance pricing, risk assessment, and contractual insurance compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of project risk management and insurance requirements for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.
  • Experience working with multinational insurers, brokers, legal counsels, and external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities across different countries.
  • Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent will be an advantage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and insurance reporting tools.
  • Willingness to travel within Asia Pacific as required.
Leighton Asia

About Leighton Asia

Established in 1974 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Leighton Asia delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia. We are a proven leader in the delivery of complex tunnel, rail and road networks, and offering a comprehensive range of services spanning key sectors including civil infrastructure, advanced technology, buildings, energy and resources, and MEP.

Leighton Asia currently operates in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India.

Leveraging our international expertise and local knowledge, we are committed to delivering value-added solutions, bespoke and high-quality projects, and generating sustainable returns for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. Our ability to deliver results to our clients, stakeholders and communities across a wide and culturally diverse region is made possible by our committed and high-performing ‘One Leighton Asia Team’.

Leighton Asia is a member of the CIMIC Group.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Wan Chai, HK
Year Founded
Unknown
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