AVP, Treaty Reinsurance Underwriting - Middle East and Africa

Location: Hybrid role based in Warren, New Jersey, three days a week onsite. Alternative office locations are New York City and Philadelphia, with travel to Warren as required. The role includes approximately six weeks of international travel per year to the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Salary: $177,000–$215,000 annually, plus employee benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a global risk management and reinsurance company focused on disciplined underwriting, capital allocation, and long-term value creation.

What you will do

• Underwrite and manage excess-of-loss and proportional treaty accounts within defined authority and risk appetite.
• Make underwriting decisions that support targeted profitability objectives and identify profitable new business in the Middle East and Africa.
• Define and execute market and underwriting strategies using internal underwriting, pricing, and catastrophe modeling tools.
• Build relationships with ceding companies and reinsurance brokers while leading client meetings, marketing trips, and industry events.
• Manage and mentor junior team members and provide management support to the Head of Middle East and Africa Treaty.
• Collaborate with corporate underwriting, actuarial, claims, accounting, and contract wording functions while maintaining compliance and documentation standards.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience as a non-life treaty reinsurance underwriter.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including the ability to interpret catastrophe modeling and actuarial methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Management experience and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, or a related field is preferred.

Nice to have

• Fluency in French or Arabic.
• Experience with electronic filing and business-processing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment focused on disciplined risk-taking and profitable growth.
• Health insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) match.
• Retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations available during hiring and employment.