General Manager Asia - Bupa Global at Bupa

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Leadership, Private Medical Insurance, International Private Medical Insurance, Partnership Management, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Knowledge, P&L Management, Team Building, Customer Focus, Strategic Planning, Communication Skills, Digital Distribution, Market Understanding, Growth Orientation, Inclusivity, Performance Management

Industry

Insurance

Description

Job Description: General Manager Asia - Bupa Global Salary - Competitive Salary, Bonus & Benefits Location – Asia (Singapore / Hong Kong) Permanent Closing date – 10th October 2025 We make health happen At Bupa, we help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – and make a better world. Because we don’t have shareholders, our customers always come first. We invest in what matters most: our people, our services and our purpose. As General Manager Asia, you will lead our international health insurance business across the region. Reporting to the Managing Director of Bupa Global, you will shape strategy, drive growth, and build strong partnerships. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic development and growth of Bupa’s international health insurance business in Asia (inc. India) Oversee existing commercial partnerships in Singapore, Hong Kong and the region. Identify and deliver new opportunities - grow Bupa brand & customer base Provide New Proposition Development requirements for International Private Medical Insurance customers Manage insurance distribution channels including digital, direct, intermediated and affinity partnerships Build strong relationships with local regulators Lead a hybrid senior management team, driving high engagement and performance Deliver strong Net Promoter Scores Be part of the Executive Leadership Team at Bupa Global What We’re Looking For Executive leader with a wealth of experience within Private Medical Insurance (PMI) International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) sector experience will be advantageous Ideally multi-lingual (e.g. fluency in Mandarin and English) Track record of building distribution channels both in key markets like Hong Kong and Singapore but an understanding of other markets across the region would also be helpful Skilled in managing partnerships, negotiations and regulatory relationships Excellent track record of delivering results and managing P&L Insurance regulatory knowledge for the geographical region A commercial and strategic leader with ability to build high-performing teams Customer-focused, inclusive and values-driven Ability to build and deliver against a growth orientated strategic plan Excellent people leadership and communication skills Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more: • Management Bonus Scheme (30%) • Family Health Insurance • 25 days holiday • Life cover • Pension scheme Why Bupa We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa Global is a leader in the Global IPMI market. During the past 4 years the business has achieved strong success on the back of which it is now entering a new stage in its growth and development agenda. The General Manager for Asia will be a key individual in taking forward further growth ambitions backed by new solutions, digital technologies and a strong customer focused approach. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: The Quayside Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development and growth of Bupa’s international health insurance business in Asia while overseeing existing commercial partnerships. Identify new opportunities to grow the Bupa brand and customer base, and manage insurance distribution channels.