Insurance Recruiter
Japan’s insurance sector is undergoing major change due to regulatory updates, digital transformation, an aging population and shifting customer expectations. To stay competitive, insurers need specialists who can innovate, adapt and manage risk in a complex market.
Selby Jennings partners with insurers across Tokyo, Osaka and nationwide to secure top talent in underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial. We combine deep market insight with a focus on cultural fit to help build high-performing, long-term teams.
Supporting every step of your insurance recruitment journey
Global insurance talent with regional reach
Japan is one of the world’s largest insurance markets, with life insurance as its dominant segment and Tokyo serving as a major global reinsurance hub. Many multinational insurers and reinsurers base their APAC headquarters or cross-border operations in Japan. Through our global network, we connect insurers with top underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial talent who offer technical depth, regulatory knowledge and bilingual (Japanese/English) capability essential for both domestic and regional roles.
Deep understanding of Japan’s insurance landscape
Japan’s market is shaped by FSA supervision, IFRS 17 adoption, aging demographics, low interest rates, and digital transformation. At the same time, lifetime employment culture and long-term customer relationships remain influential. We understand how to recruit professionals who can innovate and modernize while fitting into Japan’s relationship-driven, trust-based business environment.
Tailored recruitment for domestic, global and reinsurance markets
We support major life insurers, P&C carriers, global reinsurers, specialty providers, bancassurance partners, InsurTechs and APAC HQ functions. Each organization has different expectations around language skills, stakeholder management, regulatory exposure and international coordination. We design recruitment strategies that reflect your structure and growth goals, whether you're building core teams, hiring reinsurance specialists, or appointing bilingual executives for regional leadership.
Long-term talent partnerships built on trust and retention
In Japan, sustainable hiring is not about quick placements—it’s about stability, trust and long-term workforce planning. We help insurers build high-performing teams that balance technical expertise, cultural alignment and cross-border collaboration. As your organization evolves, we act as a strategic talent partner to support innovation, regulatory change, reinsurance expansion and long-term competitiveness in Japan’s highly regulated and globally connected insurance market.
Underwriting recruitment
In Japan, underwriting requires strong technical judgment, regulatory awareness and the ability to price complex life, health, P&C and specialty risks. We connect you with underwriters who can balance profitability and compliance, support product development and adapt to both domestic and cross-border portfolios.
Claims recruitment
Claims is critical to customer trust, retention and long-term relationships in Japan’s service-driven market. We recruit experienced claims managers, specialists and handlers who manage complex cases with accuracy, empathy and accountability—enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction.
Risk recruitment
With strict FSA oversight, IFRS 17 adoption and rising operational, market and cyber risks, Japanese insurers need strong risk teams. We source professionals who can identify, assess and mitigate risk to protect capital strength and long-term stability across life, P&C and reinsurance.
Actuarial recruitment
Actuaries are central to strategy in Japan’s life-dominated market, as well as pensions, health, P&C and reinsurance. We specialize in recruiting certified actuaries with expertise in pricing, reserving, capital modeling and analytics—driving financial performance, regulatory compliance and product innovation.
Selby Jennings works with a wide range of organisations across the Japanese insurance sector, including:
- Life insurance and pension providers (the largest segment of the Japanese market)
- Major P&C carriers covering auto, property, liability and commercial risks
- Health and medical insurers, including group and supplemental providers
- Global and domestic reinsurers operating from Tokyo’s reinsurance hub
- Specialty insurers (cyber, marine, construction, credit, aviation)
- InsurTech and digital-first carriers driving product and distribution innovation
- Insurance-owned asset managers and investment teams
- Large composite insurers offering life, P&C and health under one group
We support any organisation where actuarial expertise, underwriting strength and risk management are central to success in the Japanese market.
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
Demand is being driven by the Future Pensions Act, digital transformation, ESG/CSRD reporting, data-driven decision-making and stricter oversight from DNB and AFM. Insurers need professionals who understand both regulation and innovation.
Pension reform, Solvency II, low interest rates and sustainability requirements have made capital management more complex. As a result, insurers are prioritising actuarial modelling, risk analytics, pricing and data strategy expertise.
Yes. We work with Dutch insurers, pension funds, global carriers, reinsurers, specialty providers, InsurTechs and European headquarters based in the Netherlands. We support roles focused on the domestic market as well as pan-European and global functions.
Many front-office, product and stakeholder-facing roles require fluent Dutch, but English-speaking professionals are increasingly hired for specialist, risk, actuarial, data and regional positions—especially within international insurers and HQ functions.
We understand the Dutch market’s regulatory framework, pension reform impact, cultural dynamics, hiring expectations and long-term stability focus. We advise on talent strategy, benchmark compensation, access passive candidates and deliver individuals who fit both technically and culturally.