Placement Manager
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Posted on Jul 17, 2026
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.
- 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.