Senior Underwriter

• Job title: Senior Underwriter
• Industry: Insurance
• Location: Bahrain

Job summary:

A leading insurance company in Bahrain is seeking a Senior Underwriter to manage underwriting activities across its Middle East portfolio. The role is responsible for driving profitable growth through sound underwriting governance and pricing excellence, while supporting product development, client relationship management, and overall portfolio performance.

Job responsibilities:

• Underwrite new business and renewals.
• Lead pricing reviews and renewal negotiations.
• Develop insurance products and policy wordings.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Support strategic tenders.
• Mentor junior underwriters and maintain underwriting governance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in relevant insurance underwriting.

Key Skills:

• Commercial underwriting
• Pricing
• Product development
• Negotiation
• Contract wording
• Portfolio management