Senior Underwriter

Job Title: Senior Underwriter – Middle East & Africa Division

Location: London

Salary: Negotiable + Bonus & Benefits

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Underwriter to join a high-performing international underwriting team, focusing on risks across the Middle East and Africa regions. This role offers the chance to play a key part in a growing portfolio, underwriting complex risks while building strong broker and client relationships across these dynamic markets.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Underwrite a diverse portfolio of business across the Middle East & Africa, ensuring profitability and adherence to underwriting guidelines
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• Assess and price risks across multiple classes, applying strong technical underwriting expertise
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key stakeholders in the region
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• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth strategy of the division
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• Monitor portfolio performance, including loss ratios, exposure management, and capacity deployment
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• Collaborate with internal teams including claims, actuarial, and compliance to ensure best practice
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• Support and mentor junior members of the underwriting team where appropriate
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Experience & Skills Required:

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• Proven underwriting experience within international markets, with exposure to Middle East and/or Africa risks
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• Strong technical underwriting ability across any line of business
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• Established broker relationships and a strong network within the London Market
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• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities
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• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
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• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
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What’s on Offer:

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• Competitive, negotiable salary package with benefits/ bonus
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• Opportunity to work within a growing, internationally focused underwriting team
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• Exposure to complex and high-profile risks across emerging markets
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• Clear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment
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Apply:

To apply or for a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch [email protected]