Middle East Lead Underwriter

5 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Cigna Group Full time

Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, price and modify plan design for renewals and new business on large corporate quotations in compliance with underwriting authorities
Build effective relationship with sales and client management partners to win and retain business
Identify opportunities to improve pricing accuracy, and collaborate with rest of the team to implement solutions
Manage portfolio of accounts by balancing profitability and revenue
Conduct analytical reviews to identify and understand trends, patterns and insights that are used to successfully manage portfolio
Provide concise, clear and decisive instructions on risk exposure
Support rest of the underwriters on the team to balance the workload
Be market aware; understand competitive and regulatory landscape
Education and Experience
8+ years of insurance experience in health underwriting
Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, engineering, actuarial or similar
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel; Exposure to Tableau or Power BI
Data analytics and process improvement
Capabilities
Leadership and risk assessment skills
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Commercial mindset
High level of numeracy & accuracy
Ability to take ownership and effective time management
Manage stake holder expectations and deliver under pressure

About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.



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