Insurance Consultant

Job Description You will be responsible for concluding property and casualty insurance contracts and providing risk management (consulting services) based on a global insurance program for foreign-owned Japanese companies introduced by overseas partner insurance brokers (agencies). *Since the contract procedures will primarily be based on instructions from the overseas headquarters, there will be no aggressive sales tactics, cold calling, or individual sales quotas. (Performance will be reflected in bonuses.) [Job Description] ■ Insurance Contract Conclusion and Adjustment: Acting as a liaison between the overseas agent, the Japanese policyholder (customer), and the domestic insurance company, while confirming and proceeding with the contract procedures. ■ Contract Maintenance and Proposal: Covering changes (transfers) to contract details, supporting accident response, and providing additional proposals through consulting. Main Types of Insurance Handled: Property and Losses (English Fire), English CGL (Liability), D&O/E&O (Directors and Officers Liability, etc.), etc. ■ Division of Labor: With assistants and specialist staff for accident response, you can focus on and collaborate on each case. ■ Number of Accounts Handled: Starting with approximately 120 securities firms upon joining (140-200 securities firms will be handled once you become familiar with the work) ■ Frequency of Visits: Approximately 2-3 times per week (mainly to foreign-affiliated companies in Tokyo) ■ How Language Skills are Utilized: Coordination with overseas agencies is conducted in English (primarily reading and writing). While customer service in Japan is primarily in Japanese, English communication may be required in meetings attended by executives from overseas headquarters. Scope of Changes in Duties: Duties as defined by the company Working Hours 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Break: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) *Actual figures for FY2023: 10 hours per month (average for all staff, including sales) ① Flexible working hours available (Core time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) *Please adjust monthly working hours by multiplying the number of working days by 8 hours. ② Work-from-home system available (Approximately half of the month) *Not available during the probationary period. Job Requirements [Required Qualifications] * 3+ years of practical experience in non-life insurance * Experience at a non-life insurance company, insurance agency (non-life insurance specialist), or insurance broker * Experience handling non-life insurance is required; experience with life insurance only is not acceptable. * Basic English skills. There will be opportunities to communicate with overseas agents (reading and writing) and to converse in meetings and conferences. * We offer an environment where you can improve your English after joining the company, so applications are welcome even if you only have basic language skills and a willingness to learn. [Preferred Qualifications] * Experience handling global insurance or insurance for foreign companies, such as English-language fire insurance or English-language CGL (Corporate Global Law). * Business-level English proficiency (ability to converse smoothly in meetings and conferences) [Other] Regarding employment type: If you apply and are hired at age 60 or older, you will be employed as a contract employee. English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) Japanese Level: Native Level [Employee Benefits] ■ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage ■ Various Facilities of the Foreign Transport Finance Health Insurance Association ■ Retirement Allowance System (Participation in a Corporate Defined Contribution Pension Plan) ■ Group Long-Term Disability Income Protection Insurance System (GLTD System) ■ Overseas Study Program (MBA) ■ Club Activity Subsidy Program ■ Participation in Company Events and Family Sales Training Program ■ SMBC Fixed-Rate Seminars (External training sponsored by SMBC Consulting) ■ Globis (Participation in some courses in the MBA program) ■ Online English Conversation (Bizmates) ■ Commuting Allowance Provided / Up to 150,000 Yen per Month Holidays * Generally a complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays) * Year-end and New Year holidays * Annual paid leave (12 days in the first year, maximum 20 days, only carry-over from the previous year is permitted) * Bereavement leave, maternity leave, childcare leave, nursing care leave, menstrual leave, volunteer leave, etc. * No summer holidays * We have a very easy environment for taking paid leave. Job Contract Period Full-time employee (3-month probationary period, same terms and conditions) *The probationary period may be extended.