Corporate General Insurance Manager

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced General Insurance Manager to manage the organization’s corporate insurance portfolio. The role will focus on General Insurance, Motor Insurance, Property Insurance, and Claims Management, ensuring adequate coverage across the group.

The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in Corporate or General Insurance, a relevant bachelor's degree, and proven managerial experience. Experience in the UAE/GCC insurance markets is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as ACII, Cert CII, Dip CII, ARM, CPCU or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in Corporate or General Insurance.
• At least 3–5 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s corporate insurance portfolio, including various types of insurance policies.
• Lead the end-to-end insurance claims process and liaise with various stakeholders.
• Assess organizational risks and recommend suitable insurance coverage strategies.

Skills

Corporate General Insurance

Insurance Claims Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, or related field

Professional certifications (e.g., ACII, Cert CII)

Master’s Degree or MBA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced General Insurance Manager to oversee and manage the organization’s corporate insurance portfolio with a strong focus on General Insurance, Motor Insurance, Fire Insurance, Property Insurance and Claims Management. The role is responsible for ensuring adequate insurance coverage across the group, optimizing insurance costs, managing insurer and broker relationships, handling claims efficiently, and mitigating organizational risk through effective insurance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Insurance Portfolio Management – oversee the company’s corporate insurance portfolio, including Property, Fire, Motor Fleet, General Liability (Contractors All Risk, CAR), Marine Cargo, Machinery Breakdown, Workmen Compensation and other general insurance policies; review insurance requirements across all business units and ensure adequate risk coverage; conduct periodic assessments to identify coverage gaps; coordinate policy renewals, endorsements and amendments.
• Insurance Claims Management – lead the end‑to‑end insurance claims process for motor, fire, property, liability and other general insurance claims; liaise with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, surveyors and internal stakeholders; monitor claim status, recovery progress and settlement timelines; maintain accurate claims records and prepare periodic claims reports; investigate significant claims incidents and recommend preventive measures.
• Risk Management & Compliance – assess organizational risks and recommend suitable insurance coverage strategies; ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual and corporate insurance requirements; support business continuity and risk mitigation initiatives; develop insurance policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Insurance Broker & Insurer Management – manage relationships with insurance brokers, insurance companies and service providers; negotiate policy terms, coverage conditions, premiums, deductibles and claim settlements; conduct annual insurance market reviews and benchmarking; evaluate insurer performance and recommend suitable insurance partners.
• Financial Reporting Responsibilities – prepare annual insurance budgets and forecasts; monitor insurance premiums, claims costs, recoveries and policy expenditures; analyze claims trends and loss ratios to improve insurance program effectiveness; present insurance performance reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Stakeholder Coordination – work closely with Finance, Operations, Facilities, Fleet, Legal, HR and Project teams to address insurance requirements; provide insurance advice and support during project tenders, contracts and major business transactions; conduct insurance awareness sessions for relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACII, Cert CII, Dip CII, ARM, CPCU or equivalent are preferred.
• Master’s Degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in Corporate or General Insurance.
• At least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience handling Corporate General Insurance, Motor Fleet Insurance, Fire Insurance, Property Insurance and Insurance Claims Management.
• Experience working with large corporate groups, manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics, or engineering sectors is highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to UAE/GCC insurance markets.