Support the Regional Manager in designing the overall market and client/LoB strategy within the UW Planning process and ensure its efficient execution.
Underwrite treaty P&C business in MENA, in accordance with Echo Re UW and Pricing Guidelines.
Assist in building a technically sound portfolio and implement measures to safeguard profitability.
Assess the existing portfolio and identify potential new opportunities while evaluating deal risks and their drivers.
Analyze underlying data alongside ancillary information such as market intelligence reports and trends to establish forward-looking views.
Support functions in various administrative roles to optimize UW processes.
Visit markets and clients to maintain, identify, and develop relationships with existing and new clients.
Document the outcomes of client visits and address any related issues diligently.
Coordinate marketing and underwriting activities with the responsible Specialty line managers (Affinity, Agriculture, Credit & Surety, Engineering, Marine & Energy).
Represent Echo Re at industry events (conferences, seminars, etc.).
Collaborate closely with Pricing Actuaries.
Optimize the consumption of allocated capacities (Risk and NatCat).
Ensure efficient and high-quality SICS administration of the portfolio alongside the UW Assistant responsible for the market(s).
Review and approve claims with the Claims Department in accordance with Claims Guidelines.
Review, validate, and countersign contractual documents.
Profile
University degree (Bachelor's degree or higher) in Insurance, Economics, Business, Mathematics/Actuarial Sciences, Law, or Natural Sciences, or a comparable recognized postgraduate degree in Insurance/Reinsurance (ACII or local equivalent).
At least five years of relevant reinsurance underwriting experience (non-life treaty or facultative UW) in the MENA region.
Strong affinity for local culture and knowledge of local business practices.
Familiarity with pricing and/or relevant NatCat models.
Enthusiastic and forward-looking mindset focused on continuous improvement.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent team player with strong communication skills.
Good negotiation and communication skills for effective dealings with business partners and internal stakeholders.
Technical, analytical, and results-oriented mindset.
Strong sense of reliability and responsibility.
Proficient in MS Office products, especially Excel.
Language skills: Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential. Proficiency in Arabic or French at a business level is also required, along with additional language skills being a distinct advantage.
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