Insurance Recruiter
Singapore’s insurance market is evolving quickly due to MAS regulation, IFRS 17, digital innovation, regional competition and rising customer expectations. Insurers need specialists who can manage risk, drive transformation and operate across both local and APAC markets.
Selby Jennings partners with insurers across Singapore to hire top underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial talent. We combine deep market insight with a focus on cultural fit to build high-performing, long-term teams.
Supporting every step of your insurance recruitment journey
Global insurance talent with regional reach
Singapore is one of Asia’s leading insurance and reinsurance hubs, with strong life, health and P&C markets and a growing role in asset management and alternative risk transfer. Many multinational insurers base their APAC headquarters and regional operations in Singapore. Through our global network, we connect insurers with top underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial talent who bring technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and cross-border experience across both local and regional markets.
Deep understanding of the Singapore insurance landscape
The Singapore insurance sector is shaped by MAS regulation, IFRS 17 implementation, rising capital and reporting standards, digital transformation and increased regional competition. At the same time, customers expect greater transparency, personalisation and seamless digital experiences.
This combination of regulation, innovation and regional integration demands talent who can navigate complexity, manage stakeholders and balance compliance with commercial growth. We recruit professionals who can operate in this environment and drive strategic change.
Tailored recruitment for insurers, reinsurers and regional HQs
We support major life insurers, P&C carriers, global reinsurers, specialty providers, bancassurance partners, InsurTechs and APAC headquarters. Each organisation has different expectations around product expertise, regulatory exposure, language skills and regional coordination. We design recruitment strategies aligned with your structure and growth plans—whether you are building core teams, hiring reinsurance or digital specialists, or appointing regional leadership.
Long-term talent partnerships focused on growth and resilience
In Singapore, success relies on long-term workforce planning, agility and the ability to scale across Asia. We help insurers build high-performing teams that combine technical capability, cultural alignment and regional vision. As your organisation evolves, we act as a strategic talent partner to support transformation, regulatory change, innovation and long-term competitiveness in the Singapore and wider APAC insurance market.
Underwriting recruitment
Underwriting in Singapore requires technical precision, strong regulatory understanding and the ability to manage complex risks across life, health, P&C and speciality lines. We connect insurers with underwriters who can price effectively, support product development and operate across both local and regional portfolios.
Claims recruitment
In a market where service quality drives retention, claims teams play a critical role. We recruit claims managers, specialists and handlers who handle complex cases with accuracy and professionalism, improving customer experience, efficiency and operational outcomes.
Risk recruitment
With MAS regulation, IFRS 17, and growing operational and cyber threats, insurers need risk professionals who combine technical expertise with commercial awareness. We source talent who can build robust risk frameworks, protect capital and support long-term stability.
Actuarial recruitment
Actuaries sit at the heart of strategic decision-making in Singapore’s life, health, pensions, P&C and reinsurance markets. We place qualified actuaries with deep skills in pricing, reserving, capital modelling and analytics—supporting regulatory compliance, profitability and innovation.
Selby Jennings works with a wide range of organisations across the Singapore insurance sector, including:
- Life and health insurers (a major focus of the Singapore market)
- P&C carriers covering motor, property, liability and commercial risks
- Global and regional reinsurers operating from Singapore’s reinsurance hub
- Specialty insurers (cyber, marine, construction, credit, aviation)
- InsurTech and digital-first carriers transforming distribution and pricing
- Bancassurance partners and joint ventures with major banks
- Insurance-owned asset managers and investment teams
- Regional and composite insurers offering life, P&C and health under one group
We support any organisation where actuarial expertise, underwriting capability and risk management are critical to success in the Singapore and wider APAC market.
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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.
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As your dedicated talent partner and one of the world's leading insurance recruitment agencies, we provide unparalleled expertise and guidance to help you secure top professionals for your team.
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FAQs
Singapore is the insurance hub for Southeast Asia, with many global and regional headquarters located here. This creates high demand for specialist and leadership talent, but the local talent pool is relatively small—making competition for top performers extremely high.
MAS sets some of the strictest regulatory standards in Asia. Combined with IFRS 17 and increasing governance expectations, insurers are hiring more talent in risk, capital management, reporting, compliance and actuarial oversight to stay ahead of regulatory change.
Yes, many roles in Singapore are regional in scope. Insurers are looking for professionals who can manage multi-market portfolios, work with global stakeholders or lead APAC functions. Experience in emerging Southeast Asian markets is particularly valuable.
Absolutely. Digital transformation, automation and data-driven underwriting, pricing and claims are top priorities. InsurTechs and traditional insurers alike are recruiting talent with analytics, innovation and technology capabilities.
We specialise in insurance and financial services, understand MAS expectations, regional market dynamics and the balance between technical depth and cultural fit. We access passive talent, advise on market trends and build long-term hiring strategies, not just fill roles.