Manager, Life & Health

We are looking for an experienced "Manager, Life & Health", who will be responsible for overseeing the Life & PA and Health Departments. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the Reinsurance industry, specifically in the Life and Health domains, and possess strong supervisory and managerial skills as a team leader.

Manager, Life & Health - Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Life & PA and Health Departments.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to the team to foster expertise and maximize performance.
• Monitor team performance, ensuring adherence to standards and achieving desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Higher Management Team (HOT) to refine and implement departmental strategies.
• Review and enhance departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper implementation by the team.
• Supervise functions related to Life & PA and Health underwriting, including risk analysis (Facultative & Treaty), statistical reporting, research, market monitoring, and the development of new products and tools.
• Analyze underwriting risk and results, reporting findings to the HOT.
• Assist in preparing periodic retro Bordereaux/Statistics, ensuring the implementation of Retro terms and introducing enhancements when needed.
• Identify opportunities to enhance profitability and improve the quality of the book of business, maintaining technical profitability.
• Stay updated on market trends, new product developments, and risk assessments.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with brokers, insurer reinsurers, and other external stakeholders.
• Actively participate in market visits and attend conferences.

Manager, Life & Health - Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in reinsurance underwriting best practices for Life and Health.
• In-depth exposure and knowledge of the global market, particularly in the MENA region, Levant, and GCC.
• Competence in financial analysis and risk management.
• Strategic planning skills for effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, leading teams towards success.
• Proven expertise in business development.
• Outstanding communication skills.