Senior Underwriter

Job Title

Senior Underwriter – Middle East & Africa Division

London

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.

• 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

• 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 communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities

• 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