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Purpose
Cigna continues to expand across the Middle East and Africa region through an innovative array of products that meet the growing needs of the health insurance market. The underwriting team has played a key role in this success of Cigna MEA and are looking to recruit a lead underwriter to join the team based in Dubai. The lead underwriter is expected to collaborate with commercial teams to ensure profitable growth of the portfolio, work on new business quotes and renewal of existing clients, and develop pricing strategies for book-rated portfolio.
Cigna continues to expand across the Middle East and Africa region through an innovative array of products that meet the growing needs of the health insurance market. The underwriting team has played a key role in this success of Cigna MEA and are looking to recruit a lead underwriter to join the team based in Dubai. The lead underwriter is expected to collaborate with commercial teams to ensure profitable growth of the portfolio, work on new business quotes and renewal of existing clients, and develop pricing strategies for book-rated portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Develop pricing strategies for various MEA book-rated products through in-depth analysis of the portfolio
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
Liaise with actuaries to analyze portfolio performance, and agree on pricing strategy
Collaborate with product, operations and clinicals team to ensure the Africa products are up-to-date, and continue to meet market needs
Develop tools and dashboard to track performance of MEA portfolio
Own all reporting requirements for MEA
Act as underwriting’s central point of contact for all related projects, and actively contribute to those projects
Be market aware; understand competitive and regulatory landscape.
Education and Experience
8+ years of insurance experience in health underwriting and portfolio management
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
Commercial mindset
High level of numeracy & accuracy
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Ability to take ownership and effective time management
Manage stake holder expectations and deliver under pressure
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?
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.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
