The Strategy Associate/Manager will support the design and execution of the firm's strategic agenda — including market expansion, sector capability build-out, and client value-proposition development — working closely with senior leadership. This role requires prior hands-on experience within insurance broking specifically.
Key Responsibilities-
Strategic Planning
- Support development of business cases for current market entry and geographic expansion, including regulatory and licensing pathway analysis.
- Contribute to sector capability roadmaps spanning product innovation, business development, and technical capability building.
- Track industry developments, competitor positioning, and regulatory change (IRDAI and international regulators) relevant to the firm's strategic priorities.
Client Proposition & Materials
- Build client-facing value-proposition materials and pitch decks for corporate clients
- Partner with broking and placement teams to ensure strategic materials reflect current carrier relationships and market capability accurately.
- Prepare board- and leadership-level presentations with rigor on evidence, sourcing, and financial assumptions.
Cross-functional Coordination
- Work with broking, claims, and underwriting teams to gather inputs (MIS, TAT, burning cost analysis) needed for strategic decision-making.
- Support for strategy and sector initiatives.
- Coordinate with external advisors (legal, regulatory) on expansion-related workstreams as needed.
Experience-
- 3–6 years of experience within insurance broking specifically
- Demonstrated exposure to at least one of: corporate health benefits, liability lines, property, marine, engineering, commercial motor, or reinsurance broking.
- Prior experience building client-facing strategic or commercial materials is strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
- Working fluency in broking terminology and mechanics
- Strong analytical and business-case development skills
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with IRDAI regulatory framework is an advantage