Head Of Financial Lines

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

Job summary

A prominent insurance firm is seeking a Head of Financial Lines to lead their operations across MENA and Africa. This role requires an experienced leader with over 15 years of expertise in Financial Lines underwriting. The successful candidate will develop business strategies, oversee portfolio management, and drive profitability while fostering relationships with stakeholders. Strong technical knowledge and leadership experience in complex underwriting environments are essential for this position. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth await the right candidate.

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.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including brokers and clients.
• Analyze and report on financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Relationship management

Risk management

Education

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

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

Job description

Job Title: Head of Financial Lines
Location: Riyadh

Job Summary

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.

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