Insurance Executive - Property Underwriting

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient Insurance in Dubai, UAE is seeking an Insurance Executive - Property Underwriting to support its Property and Energy Underwriting Division. The role involves evaluating commercial and industrial property risks, preparing quotations and renewal terms, and coordinating with brokers and reinsurers.

Ideal for candidates with 2–5 years of General Insurance experience, the position emphasizes accuracy in underwriting records, portfolio monitoring, renewals, and strict adherence to guidelines

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of General Insurance experience.
• Property Underwriting experience preferred.
• UAE or regional insurance experience advantageous.
• ACII, Cert CII, or progression toward certification is an added advantage.
• Availability for immediate posting is required.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite property risks per company guidelines.
• Prepare quotations, endorsements and renewal terms.
• Coordinate with brokers, clients and reinsurers.
• Support portfolio monitoring and renewal management.
• Maintain complete underwriting records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Property underwriting

General Insurance

Commercial/industrial property risk

Risk analysis

Claims review

Quotations & endorsements

Renewals

Reinsurance support

Broker coordination

Negotiation

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Risk Management, or a similar discipline

Job description

Insurance Executive - Property Underwriting Job Snapshot Role: Insurance Executive - Property Underwriting Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Insurance Function: Policy Underwriting Experience: 2-5 years of General Insurance experience Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Orient Insurance is hiring an Insurance Executive - Property Underwriting in Dubai, UAE within the Insurance industry to support its Property and Energy Underwriting Division. The role involves evaluating commercial and industrial property risks, preparing quotations and renewal terms, coordinating with brokers and reinsurers, supporting facultative reinsurance placements, and maintaining accurate underwriting records. This opportunity is suited to an insurance professional with 2-5 years of General Insurance experience and an interest in developing a long-term career in property underwriting.

Job Details Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Insurance Function: Policy Underwriting Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Context

Reporting to the VP - Property Underwriting, the Insurance Executive will support the assessment and administration of Property risks in accordance with established underwriting guidelines. The position combines risk analysis with account servicing, documentation, renewals, reinsurance coordination, and portfolio monitoring. Effective communication with brokers, clients, reinsurers, and internal teams is important to maintaining efficient underwriting operations and consistent service.

Property Risk Underwriting

• Assist with underwriting Property risks in accordance with company guidelines.
• Review and analyze insurance risk submissions.
• Examine underwriting information and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate relevant survey information and previous claims experience.
• Apply an understanding of commercial and industrial property risks when supporting underwriting decisions.
• Prepare appropriate underwriting documentation for review and processing.

Quotations, Endorsements and Renewals

• Prepare quotations, endorsements, and renewal terms based on available underwriting information and applicable guidelines.
• The role will also contribute to renewal management activities and help ensure accounts are progressed within required timelines while maintaining accurate supporting records.

Broker and Client Coordination

• Communicate with brokers and clients regarding underwriting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to support efficient account servicing.
• Work with reinsurers where required.
• Follow up on outstanding information and documentation.
• Maintain clear communication between relevant parties throughout the underwriting process.

Reinsurance Support

• Support facultative reinsurance placements and underwriting referrals where individual risks require additional review or capacity.
• The Insurance Executive will coordinate relevant information with internal stakeholders and reinsurers to assist the timely progression of referred risks and placements.

Portfolio and Underwriting Administration

• Maintain complete and accurate underwriting records.
• Support portfolio monitoring activities.
• Assist with renewal management initiatives.
• Ensure underwriting documentation remains current and properly maintained.
• Follow applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with internal underwriting procedures and controls.

Required Skills

• Property underwriting knowledge.
• Understanding of General Insurance principles.
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial property risks.
• Risk submission and underwriting information analysis.
• Claims experience review.
• Quotation and endorsement preparation.
• Renewal management.
• Facultative reinsurance support.
• Broker and client coordination.
• Analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Insurance, Risk Management, or a similar discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in General Insurance.
• Property Underwriting experience is preferred.
• UAE or regional insurance experience is an advantage.
• Sound understanding of commercial and industrial property risks.
• Professional qualifications such as ACII, Cert CII, or progress toward relevant insurance certification are an added advantage.
• Availability for immediate posting is required.

About Orient Insurance

Orient Insurance commenced operations in 1982 as part of Al-Futtaim Group and operates within the UAE insurance market. Headquartered in Dubai, the company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 million and maintains a branch network across the UAE as well as operations in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.