Motor Manager – Motor Insurance

About the role

The Motor Manager leads the motor department and ensures proper implementation of underwriting guidelines and authority limits. The role covers risk assessment and quality assurance reviews, promotion of motor insurance, market intelligence gathering, and delivery of the motor strategy within budget and KPI targets. It is open only to Kuwaiti nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Implement motor policies and procedures, examine proposals, prepare offers and issue quotes in line with underwriting guidelines and SLAs
• Perform risk assessments and renewals, work with the claims team on loss ratio, severity and jumbo claims, and negotiate premiums for non-standard risks
• Manage the department's production, market share and profitability, and communicate status and issues to the Country Manager
• Handle market-facing activities such as broker and agent visits, and research new products, tariffs and commissions
• Monitor customer satisfaction, handle referrals and renewals, and keep accurate records and data feeds
• Support the annual budget, approve annual leave, determine training needs, and provide on-the-job training to new staff
• Share regulatory updates with the headquarters technical team and comply with the Arabia Code of Conduct

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or insurance studies; CII certification is a plus
• At least 10 years' experience in insurance, including a minimum of 5 in motor and supervising a team
• Knowledge of motor vehicles, their types, models and engine power
• Nationality requirement: Kuwaiti nationals only