Business Development & Client Management

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, offering specialist advice, 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.

Develop and grow the business of the Life reinsurance across the MEA Region, collaborating with the Head of Life, identifying and capitalising on business development initiatives, working closely with underwriting, actuarial, claims and product teams, ensuring compliance, and fostering stakeholder relationships.

• Location:
  
  Dubai
• A great opportunity to play a part in developing and growing the Life reinsurance business across the MEA region.

The life team in Dubai is responsible for the life reinsurance business in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets. As a Manager you will develop market and client management strategies and grow the Life reinsurance business across the MEA Region.

Join our team to drive business growth, develop innovative client solutions, and influence market strategies in collaboration with senior leadership. You will work closely with underwriting, actuarial, and client management teams to deliver tailored products, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, all while contributing to QBE Re's strategic objectives in a dynamic multinational environment.

QBE is an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries. We aim to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner, and we value a human touch in everything we do.

• Develop and grow the business of the Life reinsurance across the MEA Region.
• Collaborate with the Head of Life to develop and implement market and client strategies aligned with the MEA Life reinsurance objectives.
• Identify, develop and capitalize on business development initiatives in the MEA in line with QBE Re's strategic objectives.
• Work closely with underwriting, actuarial, claims, and product teams to design tailored client solutions and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Support actuarial and client management teams by preparing and delivering customised reinsurance products and solutions.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients, internal departments, and external entities such as business partners, key stakeholders, insurance providers, auditors, local, and government authorities.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting standards, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish, strengthen and develop relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.
• Accurately record and monitor reinsurance risks, including delegated underwriting authorities where applicable.

• Proven experience in insurance or reinsurance within a multinational organisation, demonstrating a solid understanding of global operations and industry practices.
• Sound knowledge of market practices, regulatory and solvency environments of the MEA markets.
• Experience in the life reinsurance product development in the MEA markets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strength in relationship management, negotiations, and presentations.
• High level of autonomy, creativity, positive attitude and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluency in business English (written and spoken);
  Arabic and French language abilities would be an advantage.

We offer a range of benefits to support your work life holistically. As a QBE employee you will have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your wellbeing.

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