Senior Underwriter
Job Title: Senior Underwriter – Middle East & Africa Division
Location: London
Salary: Negotiable + Bonus & Benefits
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
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:
- Underwrite a diverse portfolio of business across the Middle East & Africa, ensuring profitability and adherence to underwriting guidelines
- Assess and price risks across multiple classes, applying strong technical underwriting expertise
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key stakeholders in the region
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth strategy of the division
- Monitor portfolio performance, including loss ratios, exposure management, and capacity deployment
- Collaborate with internal teams including claims, actuarial, and compliance to ensure best practice
- Support and mentor junior members of the underwriting team where appropriate
Experience & Skills Required:
- Proven underwriting experience within international markets, with exposure to Middle East and/or Africa risks
- Strong technical underwriting ability across any line of business
- Established broker relationships and a strong network within the London Market
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities
- Excellent xwzovoh communication and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive, negotiable salary package with benefits/ bonus
- Opportunity to work within a growing, internationally focused underwriting team
- Exposure to complex and high-profile risks across emerging markets
- Clear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment
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