Insurance Assistant Underwriter

About Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE, and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth, and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities, and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Job description

The successful candidates will be responsible to organise, analyse statistical data, and maintain systematic computerized records related to premiums, which will ensure efficient control on the underwriting of the company’s business.

What you will do

Manage the existing renewal book, with review of accounts well in advance of renewal dates to ensure the profitability of the book

Handle day-to-day underwriting functions in a prompt manner by adhering to the prescribed guidelines and procedures

Monitor the progress of risk management of the clients and arrange periodic risk surveys

Scrutinize new submissions received and analyse the risk in line with underwriting guidelines in support of underwriting decisions

Work closely with different business channels in securing new businesses as well as retention of existing portfolios

Assist in the preparation of management reports, premium and claims statistics, in order to facilitate management’s review and decision-making actions

Provide the highest standard of customer experience to all business partners

Required skills to be successful

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Good organizational skills

Good skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet applications

Proactive and self-motivated

Time management and focused delivery of deadlines

Ability to perform under pressure

What equips you for the role

Holding a relevant university degree or general insurance qualification

Having over 5 years of work experience in the field of insurance handling similar job responsibilities

Experience and sound technical knowledge in handling insurance

Ability to prioritize workload in meeting deadlines and agreed turnaround times

About Orient Insurance PJSC

Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded progressively steady growth. The company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 million, which is the highest in the insurance industry in the UAE. With its head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network across the region.