Deputy Treaty Underwriter

About the job

our client is seeking a (Deputy) Treaty Underwriter to join its dynamic P&C Treaty team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and expanding their treaty portfolio across

the Middle East. This is a permanent position to be filled immediately.

You can look forward to

• Develop and manage P&C Treaty business in assigned Middle East countries.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with cedants and brokers in your markets.

• Analyse treaty submissions using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

• Negotiate treaty structures and wordings and respond to business partner inquiries.

• Review, monitor, and manage the assigned portfolio with a focus on technical profitability.

• Contribute to the design and execution of business development strategies.

• Represent the company at seminars, conferences, and conduct partner training as required.

• Stay informed on market trends, capacity shifts, rating movements, and technical developments impacting underwriting.

You come equipped with

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree is an advantage).

• Professional insurance qualification (e.g. ACII, FCII or CPCU).

• 7 to 10 years of experience in treaty underwriting with a reputable insurer or reinsurer.

• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.

• Strong knowledge of MENA markets and P&C insurance/reinsurance practices.

• Established network and deep understanding of MENA insurance and reinsurance market dynamics.

• Proficient in MS Office and general IT tools.

• Proficiency in English and Arabic (additional languages is an advantage).