Vice President – Insurance

About the job Vice President – Insurance

Vice President – Insurance

Abu Dhabi, UAE
UAE Nationals Only

A leading Abu Dhabi-based organization is seeking an experienced Vice President – Insurance to lead and manage its insurance function. This role will play a key part in supporting business growth through effective risk assessment, insurance strategy, contract advisory, and claims management.

• Ensure the efficient operation of the insurance function to support internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Independently assess risks and develop risk transfer strategies through contractual and insurance solutions.
• Assist in devising and implementing insurance renewal strategies to optimize coverage and cost efficiency.
• Manage the full insurance program lifecycle
  , including strategy development, data collection, policy placement, negotiations, and documentation.
• Oversee the claims management process
  , including recording, advising, monitoring, and closure.
• Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate indemnity limits in contracts in line with internal guidelines.
• Review, negotiate, and draft indemnity clauses and insurance provisions throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Provide advisory support during the full contract lifecycle (tendering to closure), including negotiations and issue resolution.
• Advise business units on insurance-related matters across various functions.
• Liaise and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, insurers, loss adjusters, and surveyors
  .
• Ensure timely renewal and adjustment of insurance policies at optimized premiums.
• Manage insurance budgets and oversee premium payments
  .

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of insurance experience
  .
• At least 3+ years with an insurance broker, insurance company, real estate developer, or large corporate organization
  , preferably within the MENA region
  .
• Minimum 4+ years of managerial experience
  .

Sector Expertise

• Strong experience in general insurance lines
  , particularly property and liability insurance
  .

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk quantification
  .
• Knowledge of contract law and indemnity provisions
  .
• Strong negotiation, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills
  .
• Ability to work independently and manage complex insurance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, or related field
  .
• Professional insurance certification such as ACII, CPCU, or equivalent preferred.

Due to the high volume of applications please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.