Senior Underwriter - MEA

AWP Health & Life SA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Group Underwriter to join their team in Dubai. This role involves evaluating and underwriting health, life, and disability products for large corporate clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a commitment to excellence, and a background in underwriting, particularly in employee benefits. The company offers support for professional development and promotes a positive work-life balance through wellness programs.

Benefits

Development programs

Work Well programs

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in an underwriting role, preferably in employee benefits.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and issue quotes for large corporate insurance schemes.
• Analyze claims data and risk factors to forecast future claims.
• Collaborate with sales teams during contract renewals and tenders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Third-level qualification in mathematics or a numerate field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Group Underwriter to join our team in Dubai. Within this role, you will be responsible for underwriting health, life, and disability products for Allianz Partners' large corporate clients. The role is suited for an organized and highly analytical individual who enjoys working at the core of the business. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, committed, and have prior experience in an underwriting role, preferably in employee benefits.

What you do:

• Evaluate and issue quotes for large corporate insurance schemes in accordance with company underwriting guidelines, pricing methodologies, and relevant regulations.
• Gather and review background information to effectively assess risk.
• Analyze claims data and risk factors to forecast future claims and set insurance premiums.
• Collaborate with Sales and Relationship Management teams during contract renewals and tenders to meet KPIs while maintaining underwriting standards.
• Prepare and issue client utilization reports, including commentary on observed trends and scheme performance.
• Serve as a technical referral point for underwriting queries across the business.
• Make sound underwriting decisions within authority limits based on individual assessments.
• Manage queries within the team, ensuring quality service and timely responses.
• Participate in strategic projects representing the Underwriting team.
• Maintain documentation and file management standards.
• Update and maintain work activity reports for management.

What you bring:

• Experience in an underwriting role; experience in employee benefits is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Third-level qualification in mathematics or a numerate field.
• Proven teamwork and effective communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills; competence in Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize, collaborate, and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What we offer:

Our employees are central to our success. We value each individual's unique needs and ambitions and support their personal and professional growth through various courses and development programs. We promote a global environment encouraging mobility and career advancement. We prioritize health and wellbeing through our Work Well programs, supporting work-life balance.

56049 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is a trusted leader in insurance and asset management. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.