Job description
General Overview: We are hiring for our client, a leading insurance organization, for an exciting leadership opportunity to appoint a Head of Marine. This is a fantastic role offering full ownership of underwriting performance, portfolio strategy, and profitability across the Marine line of business within a dynamic and high-performing environment.
This opportunity is ideal for a commercially driven and technically strong leader who can balance disciplined underwriting with business growth, while building strong relationships across clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Own full P&L accountability (top line and bottom line) for the Marine line of business, ensuring profitability in line with organizational objectives Develop and execute annual business plans, budgets, and underwriting strategies for Marine Lead underwriting decisions on large and complex Marine risks, including pricing, structuring, and acceptance Establish and maintain underwriting guidelines, policy wordings, terms, and conditions for Marine products Ensure high-quality, timely underwriting service that enhances client relationships and market credibility Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, brokers, reinsurers, and business partners Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments within the Marine segment, recommending strategic adjustments where required Provide technical guidance and support to distribution channels, ensuring performance and capability alignment Lead client engagement initiatives including workshops, meetings, and seminars Evaluate reinsurance requirements and approve placements for high-risk exposures Drive portfolio monitoring, performance tracking, and corrective actions across the underwriting value chain Collaborate with senior leadership to support regional and international Marine business growth Key Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in insurance, Business, Finance, or a related field (professional certifications are an advantage) Extensive experience in Marine underwriting within the insurance sector Proven track record of P&L ownership and managing Marine portfolios Strong technical expertise in Marine underwriting, risk assessment, and reinsurance structures In-depth understanding of Marine insurance market dynamics and regulatory frameworks Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving performance Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities Highly analytical with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Ability to operate strategically while maintaining hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment Arabic language skills are an advantage