Job Description
The Head of Energy is responsible for the leadership, development and profitable growth of the Energy (re)insurance portfolio across the full energy value chain, including but not limited to:
- Upstream Energy: exploration, drilling, production, OFS, FPSO/FSRU, offshore and onshore operations
- Midstream Energy: pipelines, storage, terminals, LNG, processing and transportation
- Downstream Energy: refining, petrochemicals, marketing, distribution and retail
- Power & Utilities: conventional power, renewable energy, energy transition, transmission and distribution
- Mining & Minerals: hard rock mining, bulk commodities, processing, smelting and associated infrastructure
The role has regional and international scope, with responsibility for production, placement, team build‑out, client strategy and market engagement.
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and grow the Energy (re)insurance practice across upstream, midstream, downstream, power, mining and minerals.
- Define and execute the Energy strategy in alignment with company objectives, regional growth plans and specialty priorities.
- Build, mentor and lead a high‑performing Energy team in Singapore, with responsibility for hiring, development and succession planning.
- Act as the senior Energy subject matter expert internally and externally.
Business Development & Production
- Drive profitable new business across all Energy subsectors, working with retail, wholesale and reinsurance platforms.
- Identify and pursue complex, cross‑border and specialty Energy opportunities.
- Strengthen relationships with key clients, producers, cedants, reinsurers, underwriters and international broker partners.
- Collaborate closely with London and other global hubs to leverage technical capability and market access.
Placement & Client Delivery
- Oversee the placement of Energy insurance and reinsurance programmes in global markets, ensuring optimal structure, pricing and security.
- Ensure timely, accurate and compliant execution of placements in line with client requirements and regulatory obligations.
- Provide strategic risk advisory to Energy clients across construction, operational, project and transitional risks.
- Maintain oversight of renewal portfolios, new business production, marketing strategy and client servicing standards.
Representing Price Forbes
- Champion the Price Forbes name and core values.
- Unity – we build on our own experience of innovation to push boundaries in partnership with clients.
- Accountability – we take ownership of our actions, honour our commitments, accept responsibility for our decisions, and follow through with integrity.
- Integrity – we act with honesty, transparency, and fairness in all interactions, building trust through ethical behaviour and principled decision-making.
- Quality – we are committed to delivering high standards, paying attention to detail, and continuously improving to exceed expectations.
Compliance
- Comply with relevant legal, regulatory and compliance requirements, E&O compliance procedures and quality initiatives.
- Escalation of any potential E&O's to Division Head / Directors at the earliest opportunity.
- Ensure completion of all mandatory Company training and to deadline.
Your scope of duties is not restrictive and may be expanded at the company's discretion.
Regulatory Responsibilities / Knowledge Required:
- To be familiar with the detailed regulatory obligations imposed by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- To ensure you are trained and competent to perform your duties to the required standard and in compliance with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations.
- Detailed understanding and knowledge of general insuranceand underlying legal principles.
- Detailed understanding of the Company'sinternal procedures and practices.
Requirements / Skills Required:
- Previous exposure to a leadership and management role(s), track record as a trusted team leader as well as a good team player.
- 10+ years trading facultative (re)insurance across Asia Pacific region.
- Ability to organize and delegate tasks effectively.
- Ability to prioritize and organize own workload to ensure that deadlines are adhered to and targets are met.
- Ability to work under pressure and to manage, lead, motivate and influence others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop and sustain relationships with both internal and external parties.
- Confidence in representing the team or the company both internally and externally.
- Proficient computer skills, such as Microsoft suites, etc.
