Head of Financial Lines CEMENA

The Head of Financial Lines, CEMENA is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and executing the Financial Lines underwriting strategy across the Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa. The role holder will lead a team of regional Financial Lines team, own the regional P&L, and drive sustainable, profitable growth across the full spectrum of Financial Lines products — including Directors & Officers (D&O), Professional Indemnity (PI), Management Liability, Crime, and related Specialty Lines. This is a high-impact role that combines technical underwriting depth with strategic leadership and strong market-facing presence. This role directly reports to Chief Underwriting Officer CEMENA.

Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
* Define and execute the Financial Lines strategy across CEMENA, aligned with Chubb's global vision.
* Identify growth opportunities across CEMENA markets with a focus on sustainable, profitable expansion.
* Act as a thought leader and spokesperson for Financial Lines across the region. 2. Financial Performance & P&L Ownership
* Deliver production targets including Net Written Premium (NWP) and underwriting profit for the region.
* Achieve plan top line and bottom line targets every year.
* Monitor and manage portfolio financial performance across all CEMENA markets, taking corrective action where required.
* Provide regular performance reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. 3. Underwriting Excellence & Best Practice
* Maintain and enhance underwriting quality, consistency, and knowledge across the region.
* Support the rollout and regular update of underwriting guidelines across all markets.
* Drive overall satisfactory audit results consistently across CEMENA.
* Set and uphold underwriting authority levels and risk appetite in line with Chubb's global framework. 4. New Product Development
* Lead creation and adaptation of Financial Lines products to capture emerging business opportunities and evolving client demand.
* Review and upgrade the key primary product suites across the region as needed.
* Work closely with actuarial, legal, and compliance teams to bring new products to market efficiently.
* Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing Financial Lines team across CEMENA.
* Build a cohesive message and training framework across the team.
* Support underwriting training, especially when rolling out new products and policy forms.
* Develop the talent pool for succession, identifying and nurturing future leaders within the function. 6. Producer & Distribution Management
* Review and strengthen performance with key producers in the region on a regular basis.
* Maintain strong relationships with key producers so they understand Chubb's appetite and capabilities.
* Partner with distribution and broker management teams to develop tailored strategies for priority markets. 7. Marketing & Brand Positioning
* Strengthen Chubb's leading position in Financial Lines across CEMENA through targeted marketing initiatives.
* Support and drive marketing activities in emerging markets with high growth potential.
* Represent Chubb at key industry conferences, seminars, and client events. 8. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, brokers, and strategic partners.
* Champion a client-centric approach within the team at all times.
* Collaborate with Claims, Legal, and Risk Engineering to ensure a seamless client experience. 9. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
* Ensure all Financial Lines operations across CEMENA comply with local regulatory and governance requirements.
* Engage proactively with regulators and legal counsel as required.
* Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on products and business operations. 10. Cross-functional Collaboration
* Align regional strategies with Chubb's global Financial Lines leadership and international priorities.
* Collaborate with Actuarial, Finance, Claims, Legal, and Compliance teams for an integrated approach.
* Contribute to global product development and portfolio management as a regional subject matter expert Qualifications Requirements and

skills:
* 10+ years of Financial Lines underwriting experience with a track record of leadership and profitable portfolio management.
* Deep technical expertise in D&O, PI, Crime, and Management Liability.
* Experience managing a multi-country or regional portfolio, preferably across CEMENA or similar markets.
* Strong commercial acumen with experience owning and delivering P&L targets.
* Established relationships with key brokers, producers, and clients across the region.
* Proven ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams across diverse geographies.
* Fluency in English required (minimum C1 level).
* Additional European languages are an advantage. Our core values—Integrity, Client Focus, Respect, Excellence, and Teamwork—guide how we live and work. We are committed to being an ethical and honest co