Senior Underwriting Leader – Strategy & Automation

The National Insurance Company – Daman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Insurance Company – Daman in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior underwriting leader to formulate strategies that align risk with business goals. You will implement innovative underwriting models to optimize profitability and establish compliant frameworks.

Leading a team, you will drive process improvements, collaborate with sales and claims, and promote data-driven pricing and analytics to sustain market position while ensuring regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, or Insurance.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field is preferred.
• CIU certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting operations to ensure policy terms align with risk appetite.
• Develop and implement digital underwriting tools to improve efficiency.
• Monitor market trends and analyze performance data to refine strategies.
• Collaborate with brokers and clients to drive growth and retention.
• Plan and present underwriting performance reports to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and governance policies.
• Foster a high‑performing team through training and development.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Portfolio risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, or Insurance

Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field

Job description

The National Insurance Company – Daman in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior underwriting leader to formulate strategies that align risk with business goals. You will implement innovative underwriting models to optimize profitability and establish compliant frameworks.

Leading a team, you will drive process improvements, collaborate with sales and claims, and promote data-driven pricing and analytics to sustain market position while ensuring regulatory adherence.