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Business Development & Client Management

QBE

Dubai

On-site

AED 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A multinational insurance corporation is seeking a Manager for the Life reinsurance business in Dubai. This role involves developing market strategies, building business relationships, and ensuring compliance within the MEA region. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in insurance or reinsurance, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to develop tailored client solutions. Join a dynamic team and influence market strategies while contributing to strategic objectives.

Benefits

Holistic support for work-life balance

Dynamic multinational environment

Qualifications

Proven experience in insurance or reinsurance within a multinational organisation.
Solid understanding of market practices and regulatory environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and grow the business of the Life reinsurance across the MEA Region.
Collaborate to implement market and client strategies.
Create tailored client solutions with underwriting teams.

Skills

Business Management

Communication

Insurance Underwriting

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Commercial Acumen

Creative Thinking

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority. This role involves underwriting complex new businesses and offering specialist advice. Additionally the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships applying technical expertise contributing to business results staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.

Business Development & Client Management

Role Highlights

Location: Dubai
A great opportunity to play a part in developing and growing the Life reinsurance business across the MEA region.

The Opportunity

The life team in Dubai is responsible for the life reinsurance business in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets. Your role as a Manager will be to develop market and client management strategies and grow the business of the Life reinsurance across the MEA Region.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Life reinsurance across the MEA region. This is an exciting opportunity to drive business growth develop innovative client solutions and influence market strategies in collaboration with senior leadership. Youll work closely with underwriting actuarial and client management teams to deliver tailored products build strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulatory standards all while contributing to QBE Res strategic objectives in a dynamic multinational environment.

About QBE

At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We're an international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which means we're big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real exciting momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world As part of the QBE team you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your New Role

Develop and grow the business of the Life reinsurance across the MEA Region
Collaborate with the Head of Life to develop and implement market and client strategies aligned with the MEA Life reinsurance objectives.
Identify develop and capitalize on business development initiatives in the MEA in line with QBE Res (Life) strategic objectives
Work closely with underwriting actuarial claims and product teams to design tailored client solutions and negotiate terms and conditions.
Support actuarial and client management teams by preparing and delivering customised reinsurance products and solutions.
Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients all relevant internal departments and external entities such as business partners key stakeholders insurance providers auditors local and government authorities and customers
Ensure compliance with underwriting standards legal and regulatory requirements.
Establish strengthen and develop relationships with stakeholders including customers brokers business partners and colleagues to maximize influence and achieve business objectives
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.
Accurately record and monitor reinsurance risks including delegated underwriting authorities where applicable.

About You

Proven experience in insurance or reinsurance within a multinational organisation demonstrating a solid understanding of global operations and industry practices.
Sound knowledge of market practices regulatory and solvency environments of the MEA markets
Experience in the life reinsurance product development in the MEA markets
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strength in relationship management negotiations and presentations.
High level of autonomy creativity positive attitude and entrepreneurial mindset
Fluency in business English (written and spoken); Arabic and French language abilities would be an advantage

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

To learn more about benefits of working with us click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations

Awards & Recognition

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the YearWinner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year