Insurance Agent

MetLife Gulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife Gulf is seeking a motivated Insurance Agent in Abu Dhabi to advise clients on life, health, and protection products. You will meet clients, assess financial objectives, and present tailored insurance solutions while explaining policy terms clearly.

The role requires strong communication, sales acumen, and regulatory awareness. You will also engage in business development, network at events, and maintain relationships with corporate partners.

Qualifications

• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Sales and business development capabilities within insurance or financial services.
• Analytical and advisory skills to assess client needs.
• Organizational skills for documentation and record-keeping.
• Relevant experience in insurance, banking, or financial advisory is preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance products and financial planning concepts; certifications are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/economics or related field.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other regional languages are a plus.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to work in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet prospective and existing clients and assess objectives.
• Present tailored life, health, savings, and protection solutions.
• Explain policy features, benefits, and terms clearly.
• Prepare proposals and process applications; follow up on documentation.
• Support clients through underwriting, policy issuance, and servicing.
• Develop business through networking and events; maintain relationships with partners.

Skills

Client relations

Sales & BD

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Needs assessment

Negotiation

Networking

Closing skills

Financial advisory

Education

Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Company Description

MetLife Gulf has been supporting individuals, businesses, and their employees across the Gulf region for over 65 years, helping them navigate changing financial and protection needs. The company partners closely with employers, intermediaries, and distributors to deliver innovative insurance, protection, and investment solutions. As part of MetLife, Inc., a leading global provider of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, MetLife Gulf benefits from strong market positions across the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Team members join a customer-focused organization committed to long-term relationships, trusted advice, and exceptional support throughout the customer journey.

Role Description

The Insurance Agent is responsible for advising clients on suitable life, health, savings, and protection products that address their individual and business needs. Day-to-day activities include meeting prospective and existing clients, assessing their financial and protection objectives, presenting tailored insurance solutions, and explaining policy features, benefits, and terms in a clear and transparent manner. The role involves preparing proposals, processing applications, following up on documentation, and supporting clients through underwriting, policy issuance, and servicing. The Insurance Agent will also engage in business development activities such as networking, participating in events, and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners and intermediaries. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, requiring consistent in-person collaboration with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Strong client relationship and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex insurance concepts clearly and build long-term trust with diverse customers.
• Sales and business development capabilities, such as prospecting, lead management, negotiation, and closing, preferably within insurance or financial services.
• Analytical and advisory skills to assess client needs, evaluate risk, and recommend appropriate insurance and investment solutions aligned with regulatory and company guidelines.
• Organizational and administrative skills to manage documentation, policy applications, follow-ups, and accurate record-keeping in line with compliance standards.
• Relevant experience in insurance, banking, or financial advisory is highly preferred, especially within the Gulf region.
• Knowledge of insurance products and basic financial planning principles; professional certifications in insurance or financial services are an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Arabic or additional languages in the region is a plus.
• Demonstrated integrity, customer-centric mindset, and the ability to work in a regulated environment following company policies and data privacy requirements.