Lead Regional Multi-line Underwriting

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time



Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to underwrite business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.. This role involves underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions and coaching and mentoring Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.

What if we could all have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

Are you passionate about working for one of the world’s largest insurers that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career and with offices in 28 countries?

QBE is a global business insurer and reinsurer with operations in all of the key insurance markets.

Today, we employ more than 13,000 people around the world.

In 2009, we expanded our Middle East offering by opening an office in Dubai to service the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, Turkey and Commonwealth of Independent States/Former Soviet Union states. With comprehensive products and deep underwriting expertise, we can cover a wide range of business risks and find solutions to even the most complex challenges. QBE Insurance, Middle East is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority and is licensed to carry on Financial Services with or for professional clients.

Senior Treaty Underwriter Non-Life MENA

(Dubai)

The Opportunity

We have a role available within our Dubai office to deliver strategic direction across our Regional Multi-line Underwriting Reinsurance book in the Middle-East.

Your new role

• Underwrite business following the business plan and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and delivery of the annual business plan.
• Apply a Reinsurance Strategy to safeguard the portfolio.
• Contribute to meetings to share knowledge and best practices.
• Promote the department, division, and company to maximise brand leverage.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
• Continually develop technical knowledge and expertise.
• Manage resources across the team to achieve business requirements.
• Motivate and develop the team through good leadership behaviours.
• Ensure accurate recording of insurance risks and compliance with regulations.
  
  
  
  

About You

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a treaty non life UW reinsurance
• Good market knowledge
• Established local relationships and network within the non-life reinsurance industry ideally in the Middle-East.
• Business development skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritize, achieve targets and deadlines, analytical and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in local language and English language. French language is a nice to have.
  
  
  
  

 

Why QBE? At My Best



At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. 

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 28 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.

QBE Awards

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

You can view all our awards here

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability



At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

Skills:

Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Insurance, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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