Senior Underwriter / Senior Underwriteress

Echo Rückversicherungs-AG - June 6, 2025

Main Tasks
  • 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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