Senior Underwriter, Specialty Lines
Location Casablanca, Morocco
Date 8/08/2025
About the Role
Specialty MGA Africa and Middle East is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Underwriter to join its growing team in Casablanca.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing a profitable underwriting portfolio across specialty non-life reinsurance lines, including property, engineering, and facultative/treaty business. This is a strategic leadership role offering regional exposure to key markets including Dubai, Cairo, Tunis, Johannesburg, and Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and management of a technically sound and profitable underwriting portfolio
- Underwrite complex risks in accordance with MGA guidelines, ensuring compliance and profitability
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with brokers, cedants, reinsurers, and key market stakeholders
- Contribute to the MGA’s strategic direction, including product innovation, capacity planning, and regional expansion
- Represent the MGA at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and brand presence
- Support the development and onboarding of junior underwriters, fostering a culture of technical excellence
- Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks across assigned territories
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 15 years’ reinsurance underwriting experience, with deep technical expertise in non-life and specialty lines. A strong understanding of the African and Middle Eastern insurance markets, along with senior stakeholder engagement skills, is essential.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in reinsurance underwriting (non-life and specialty lines)
- Demonstrated track record in building and growing profitable portfolios
- Established network of brokers, cedants, and reinsurers in the region
- Experience operating in African and Middle Eastern markets
Technical Competence
- Advanced skills in underwriting, pricing, and risk assessment
- Proficiency in facultative and treaty structures
- Sound understanding of regional market and regulatory environments
Interpersonal & Leadership
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities
- Senior stakeholder engagement and external representation experience
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English (required)
- Proficiency in French and/or Arabic (strongly preferred)
- Additional languages such as Swahili or Hindi considered an asset
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Insurance, Risk, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional certifications such as ACII, CPCU, or equivalent are highly desirable
Why Join Specialty MGA Africa and Middle East?
This is a rare opportunity to join a technically focused, high-growth MGA with a deep regional presence across Africa and the Middle East. We offer tailored reinsurance solutions built on technical rigour, market insight, and relationship-led underwriting.
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Underwriting Assistant, Facultative
Location Miami, FL, USA
Date 17/03/2025
About the Role
This is a full-time Underwriter Assistant Facultative role located in Miami, FL. The role involves supporting senior underwriters in day-to-day tasks related to underwriting, risk assessment, and policy management.
Additionally, the Assistant will assist in providing brokers with timely underwriting decisions and ensuring prompt responses to requests.
Skills & Experience
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Experience in insurance or underwriting is a plus
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