Head Of Financial Lines

Leading Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance firm is seeking an experienced leader for their Financial Lines business in Riyadh. The role involves driving profitability, managing teams across MENA and Africa, and overseeing underwriting and risk management. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of experience in Financial Lines underwriting and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Financial Lines underwriting.
• Strong technical knowledge of Financial Lines products and policy wordings.
• Significant leadership experience in complex underwriting environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Oversee underwriting, portfolio management, and risk management.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across MENA and Africa.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Lines underwriting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Insurance, or related field

Professional certifications (e.g., ACII, CPCU)

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced leader to oversee our Financial Lines business, including D&O, PI, Crime, and Cyber insurance products. The successful candidate will drive profitability, lead high-performing teams, and manage regional operations across MENA and Africa.

Location: Riyadh

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies to drive growth and profitability
• Oversee underwriting, portfolio management, and risk management
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across MENA and Africa
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including brokers and clients
• Analyze and report on financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Insurance, or related field
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACII, CPCU) are desirable
• 15+ years of experience in Financial Lines underwriting
• Strong technical knowledge of Financial Lines products and policy wordings
• Significant leadership experience in complex underwriting environments
• Regional operations management experience in MENA and Africa