EMEA Regional Head: Underwriting, Claims & Biometric Risk

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

Greater London

On-site

GBP 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

RGA seeks a Regional Head of Underwriting, Claims & Biometric Risk to lead the EMEA function from the UK. You will shape regional strategy, drive biometric risk initiatives, and partner with technology, data and analytics to transform underwriting and claims practices.

The role requires senior leadership experience in life/health (re)insurance, a strong analytics background and the ability to influence executive stakeholders for profitable growth across markets.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
  • Postgraduate qualification preferred.
  • 10+ years senior experience in life/health insurance or reinsurance.
  • Proven senior leadership in strategic, operational, transformation initiatives.
  • Experience with complex operating models, governance and technology-enabled change.
  • Track record in data-driven risk assessment and commercial growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead unified EMEA underwriting, claims, medical and biometric risk strategy.
  • Drive transformation across people, processes and systems using data and AI.
  • Establish ownership, governance and operating model principles for the region.
  • Appoint leaders and subject-matter experts to enable delivery.
  • Collaborate with executive teams and external partners to drive growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Executive communication
Underwriting expertise
Claims & biometric risk
Advanced analytics
Predictive modelling
Data-driven decision making
Stakeholder management
Innovation capability
Regulatory awareness
Leadership of cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences
MBA / actuarial fellowship / medical qualification

Tools

Analytics tools
AI / predictive modelling

Job description

RGA seeks a Regional Head of Underwriting, Claims & Biometric Risk to lead the EMEA function from the UK. You will shape regional strategy, drive biometric risk initiatives, and partner with technology, data and analytics to transform underwriting and claims practices.

The role requires senior leadership experience in life/health (re)insurance, a strong analytics background and the ability to influence executive stakeholders for profitable growth across markets.

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