Company Description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for growing PartnerRe’s Life & Health reinsurance business in South Korea. The role leads senior client relationships, sources and executes profitable reinsurance opportunities, manages the in-force portfolio, and represents PartnerRe externally in alignment with Asia-Pacific and global strategies.

ABOUT YOU

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute market strategies and action plans for South Korea, delivering sustainable growth, targeted results, and profitability.
• Own and lead senior client relationships across all relevant functions and levels, ensuring strong strategic alignment, identifying and advancing new business opportunities, and strengthening long-term partnerships.
• Source, develop and manage new Life & Health reinsurance opportunities in South Korea, ensuring proposals are commercially sound, marketable and aligned with PartnerRe’s risk appetite.
• Lead the structuring, negotiation and finalisation of sustainable reinsurance proposals and treaty terms, including complex transactions, that meet both client and PartnerRe objectives.
• Manage the in-force portfolio, ensuring appropriate exposure monitoring, experience analysis and actual-to-expected reviews are completed in line with PartnerRe governance standards.
• Coordinate and manage internal resources required to win, retain and grow business with South Korean clients.
• Ensure adherence to PartnerRe’s risk management, compliance, governance and reporting frameworks in all business activities.
• Monitor market, regulatory and competitor developments in South Korea, identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities, and providing strategic insights to support business planning and client engagement.
• Represent and promote PartnerRe’s expertise externally through targeted marketing initiatives, client engagements, conference participation and industry forums.
• Undertake additional ad-hoc projects as required to support regional and global business objectives.

Technical skills/competencies

• Qualified actuary or equivalent quantitative background with demonstrated business development experience in Life & Health reinsurance.
• Deep understanding of the South Korean life insurance, life reinsurance and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of the South Korean, financial solutions and broader Asia markets would be an advantage.
• Proven expertise in negotiating, pricing, structuring and recommending reinsurance transactions.
• Business-level English and Korean language capability, verbal and written, is essential.

Soft skills

• Creativity, curiosity, and ambition balanced with pragmatism and sound judgment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Demonstrated strong commercial sense and professional judgment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Work experience

• Minimum 12–15 years of professional experience within the life insurance, life reinsurance, or life consulting industry.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining senior client relationships with South Korean insurers.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, client management and portfolio management within Life & Health reinsurance.

Education

• Degree in actuarial science, mathematics, finance, or related field.

Professional qualifications or Designations

• Candidates with relevant professional experience and qualifications, including product development, underwriting, actuarial, legal or reinsurance structuring experience, are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

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PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.  We invite you to  learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team