Hybrid Business Development Specialist – Japan Client Services

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About the role

  • Business Development Specialist developing non-life insurance solutions for Japanese clients in Europe. Responsible for pipeline development and client servicing across various jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for originating and developing non-life (property & casualty) insurance business with Japanese clients across Europe.
  • Act as the in-market lead for Japanese business: develop pipeline, structure international programs, coordinate placements and ensure excellent client servicing across jurisdictions.
  • Lead end-to-end business development activities: market research, proposal development, pitching and negotiation.
  • Structure and place multinational/non-life insurance programs (global programs, master policies, local placements, excess/umbrella arrangements) with insurers and local teams.
  • Coordinate cross-functional delivery with underwriting, claims, compliance and operations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Maintain and grow long-term client relationships, ensuring culturally appropriate communication and high service standards.
  • Prepare commercial proposals, commercial modelling inputs and regular pipeline/reporting for management.
  • Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and trade missions targeting Japanese business.
  • Support market intelligence gathering and development of go-to-market initiatives for Japanese clients in Europe.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years’ professional experience in non-life (property & casualty) insurance, broking or related risk management roles with demonstrable client-facing and placement experience.
  • Solid understanding of international/multinational insurance programs and cross-border placement processes.
  • Familiarity with Japanese corporate culture, business customs and decision-making processes.
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and ability to present solutions to senior stakeholders.
  • Fluency in Japanese and English (verbal and written).
  • Willingness to relocate to Europe and travel frequently across the region.

Benefits

  • Relocation support and package to be discussed for the right candidate.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development.

Job title

Business Development Specialist – Japan Client Services

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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