Senior General Insurance Underwriting Leader

Confidential Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Underwriter Lead to drive underwriting across Property, Engineering, Marine, Liability, and Financial Lines. You will assess submissions, set pricing, and determine coverage while maintaining profitability and compliance.

The role requires directing a team, ensuring disciplined underwriting, and collaborating with brokers and clients to enable growth and risk-aware portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• ACII / FCIICPCU & ANZIIF qualifications preferred.
• 8–15 years of experience in General Insurance underwriting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing non-motor underwriting portfolios.
• Experience across multiple commercial and corporate insurance classes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage underwriting operations across non-motor lines.
• Assess risk submissions, pricing, and coverage decisions.
• Approve risks within delegated authority; refer complex cases to senior management or reinsurers.
• Monitor portfolio profitability, loss ratios, retention, and risk accumulations.
• Mentor and develop underwriting team members and promote best practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with underwriting guidelines and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Confidential Jobs in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Underwriter Lead to drive underwriting across Property, Engineering, Marine, Liability, and Financial Lines. You will assess submissions, set pricing, and determine coverage while maintaining profitability and compliance.

The role requires directing a team, ensuring disciplined underwriting, and collaborating with brokers and clients to enable growth and risk-aware portfolio management.