Head of Casualty GCC NA

AIG Insurance; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Dubai is seeking a Head of Casualty GCC&NA to lead its Casualty team and manage a profitable portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of underwriting experience in the GCC, extensive broker relationships, and a strong background in business development. This role is critical for driving growth and achieving strategic goals within the region.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Casualty Underwriting experience.
• Experience in UAE or GCC markets.
• Understanding of Direct and FAC RI channels.
• Existing relationships with Casualty brokers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gulf Cooperation Council and North Africa Casualty team.
• Ensure adherence to Casualty Underwriting Guidelines.
• Maintain a profitable portfolio of Casualty lines.
• Generate new business from existing producers.

Skills

Casualty P&L Ownership

Retention and New Business Development

Broker/Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, engineering, or related field

Job description

Head of Casualty GCC&NA

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Head of Casualty GCC&NA to play your part in that transformation. It's an opportunity to lead one of our fastest-growing product lines and be a member of the AIG GCCNA leadership team.

Make your mark Head of Casualty GCC&NA

The Head of Casualty - GCC&NA will lead the Gulf Cooperation Council and North Africa Casualty team, which includes: Commercial General Liability, Workers Compensation, Employers Liability, Defense Base Act, Commercial Auto, Contaminated Products Insurance, and Environment Impairment Liability. The role's key metrics will be: portfolio management, top-line and bottom-line growth, team management, relationship building and maintenance, development/execution of a successful business plan.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ownership of the Casualty P&L. This includes taking corrective measures on GOE, NLI, and acquisition costs wherever required.
• Ensure adherence to Casualty Underwriting Guidelines as set forth by the Chief Underwriting Office.
• Ensure all relevant tools, such as but not limited to Duck-Creek or equivalent raters, local rating guidelines, and all other guidelines set locally in support of underwriting strategy, are strictly followed.
• Responsible for maintaining a profitable portfolio of all Casualty lines, including but not limited to CGL, WC/EL, DBA, Commercial Auto, CPI, and EIL.
• Responsible for working with the EMEA Regional Team and/or Chief Underwriting office to develop local strategies catering for local market(s) which may deviate from global strategies.
• Retention and New Business Development
• Maintain strong broker/client relationships.
• Generate new business from existing producers and up-sell current accounts.
• Ensure retention rates are maintained as per company/department norms.
• Leadership of a Team of Underwriters

Qualifications:

• 10 years of Casualty UW experience
• UAE or GCC experience
• Understanding of both Direct and FAC RI channels
• Existing relationships with Casualty brokers in the GCC and North Africa
• Bachelor's degree or better in law, business administration, engineering, or any related field
• Proficient in English (Arabic and/or French are a plus)

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