Insurance Recruiter
The right insurance talent can make a significant impact on your organisation. In China’s rapidly evolving insurance market, regulatory change, digital transformation and growing customer expectations make skilled professionals essential.
At Selby Jennings, we connect top finance and insurance talent with leading insurers across mainland China and Hong Kong, covering underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial roles. We focus on candidates who are technically strong and culturally aligned, helping you build teams that deliver long-term results.
Supporting every step of your insurance recruitment journey
Global network of insurance talent
With access to a global pool of qualified insurance professionals, we connect organisations in China with top talent across underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial. Our network allows us to match both technical capabilities and cultural fit for local and international insurers operating in mainland China and Hong Kong.
Expertise in insurance
China’s insurance market is evolving quickly, with regulatory reform, digital innovation and data-driven decision making reshaping traditional functions. Our specialists understand these challenges and recruit talent with the skills to manage teams, analyse actuarial data and conduct risk assessments effectively.
Tailored insurance recruitment solutions
Every insurance function operates differently. We work closely with your leadership team to build a recruitment strategy aligned with your vision, values and technical needs. Whether you’re hiring an executive, scaling a team or making permanent placements, we deliver candidates who fit your goals.
Long-term partnerships
Successful hiring goes beyond filling roles. We provide ongoing support to help you build high-performing teams, maintain operational efficiency and stay competitive in a fast-changing market. As your organisation grows, we remain a long-term recruitment partner you can rely on.
Underwriting recruitment
Finding talented underwriters who can accurately assess risks and make sound decisions is critical to your success. We connect you with candidates who possess the technical expertise and analytical skills needed to excel in this vital role.
Claims recruitment
Efficient claims management is key to ensuring customer satisfaction and financial stability. We specialise in recruiting experienced claims managers, advisors, and representatives who can handle complex cases with both precision and empathy.
Risk recruitment
In an industry where risk is inherent, having a strong insurance risk team is crucial. Our experts specialise in finding professionals who can identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring your organisation’s long-term stability.
Actuarial recruitment
Actuaries are integral to any insurance operation, offering the statistical insights necessary for strategic planning in key sectors like life insurance, pension investment, and healthcare. We specialise in sourcing highly skilled, certified actuaries who have the expertise to support your company's financial health and growth.
Selby Jennings supports a wide range of insurance organisations across mainland China, including:
- Life insurers and pension providers
- Property & casualty (P&C) insurers
- Health and medical insurance carriers
- Reinsurance companies (domestic and international)
- Specialty insurance providers and captive insurers
- InsurTech and digital-first platforms
- Insurance investment and asset management teams
- Multinational and state-owned composite insurers
…and many other firms where actuarial insight, underwriting expertise and risk management are essential to performance and growth.
Looking to grow your team?
Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.
Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
- Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained insurance recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
- Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
- Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.
Selby Jennings partners with leading insurance and reinsurance firms globally to deliver top-tier talent across actuarial, risk, underwriting, and analytics functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:
- Actuarial Analyst (Life, P&C, Health)
- Pricing Actuary
- Reserving Actuary
- Capital Modelling Analyst
- Risk Analyst (Insurance / Enterprise Risk)
- Catastrophe Risk Analyst
- Underwriting Analyst
- Claims Analyst
- Reinsurance Analyst
- Product Development Analyst
- Data Scientist / Insurance Analytics Specialist
We connect high-performing professionals with life insurers, health carriers, P&C companies, and reinsurers where technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and innovation drive long-term success.
Looking to grow your team?
Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.
Selby Jennings demonstrated a deep understanding of the reinsurance space and consistently delivered high-quality candidates across actuarial, risk, and analytics. Their market knowledge and responsiveness made them an invaluable recruitment partner.
FAQs
There is high demand for talent in underwriting, actuarial, risk management, product development, digital transformation and data analytics.
Selby Jennings recruits across all these functions and understands the technical and regulatory requirements of the Chinese insurance market.
Yes. Selby Jennings partners with state-owned insurers, private domestic firms, joint ventures and multinational carriers. We understand the different hiring needs and cultural expectations across each type of organisation.
We use a combination of targeted search, market mapping, referrals and a global talent network. This allows Selby Jennings to reach both active candidates and passive professionals who are not visible on job boards.
Yes. Many clients in China require talent with English proficiency, international exposure or cross-border experience. Selby Jennings has access to bilingual candidates with global training and local market knowledge.
Insurance in China is highly regulated and technically complex. General recruiters often lack the expertise to assess capability or cultural fit.
Selby Jennings specialises in financial services and insurance, giving us deep sector knowledge and strong networks to deliver the right talent quickly.