Head of Marine - Underwriting Leadership

About the role

A leading insurance organization, recruited through Intelligent Solutions, is looking for a Head of Marine in Dubai. The role offers full ownership of underwriting performance, portfolio strategy and profitability across the Marine line of business, for a commercially driven and technically strong leader who balances disciplined underwriting with business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability (top line and bottom line) for the Marine line of business
• Develop and execute annual business plans, budgets and underwriting strategies
• Lead underwriting decisions on large and complex Marine risks, including pricing, structuring and acceptance
• Establish and maintain underwriting guidelines, policy wordings, terms and conditions
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, brokers, reinsurers and business partners
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and regulatory developments, and recommend strategic adjustments
• Provide technical guidance to distribution channels and lead client engagement initiatives such as workshops, meetings and seminars
• Evaluate reinsurance requirements and approve placements for high-risk exposures
• Drive portfolio monitoring, performance tracking and corrective actions
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support regional and international Marine business growth

Required profile

• 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 leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving performance
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Arabic language skills are an advantage

Required skills

• Technical expertise in Marine underwriting, risk assessment and reinsurance structures
• In-depth understanding of Marine insurance market dynamics and regulatory frameworks
• Analytical approach with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills