MEDICAL UNDERWRITER

A Global Health Insurance Company in UAE is currently recruiting for an accomplished and experienced Medical Underwriter in Dubai.

• Evaluate, price and modify plan design for renewals and new business on Large Corporate quotations in compliance with underwriting authorities.
• Evaluate renewals and work with relevant client managers, brokers and clients to implement required rate actions.
• Manage portfolio of accounts balancing profitability and persistency.
• Analyse results looking for trends and patterns that may require changes to benefits currently and into the future. Work with sales and the client to implement changes.
• Investigate any non-compliance of benefit adjudication and liaise with appropriate managers to ensure compliance.
• Work with sales and client management to improve their knowledge of the technical aspects of the business. Provide concise and clear instructions on what is happening to a risk and provide options to manage costs into the future.
• Be market aware; understand the competition, the environment and the client’s needs.
• Awareness and understanding of regulatory (DHA/DHO) compliance pricing requirements, ensuring the Underwriting Department is fully compliant and is set up to deal with any potential future changes.
• Provide accurate and timely metrics to the Underwriting Manager and Senior Management

• High level of numeracy & accuracy
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Resilience and drive
• Ability to take ownership and time management
• Able to work under pressure, both individually and as part of a team
• Sound decision-making and good business judgment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ of underwriting experience in group health

Salary commensurate based on Candidates’ experience

An excellent bonus scheme and other benefits