Regional Head of Underwriting, Claims, Medical – Biometric Risk

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

. Report to the SVP, New Business Enablement, EMEA .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Biometric Risk Management, Underwriting, and Claims within the life and health insurance sectors, leveraging Advanced Analytics and Predictive Modelling to drive strategic initiatives and operational transformation. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and establish strategic partnerships to enhance market positioning and client outcomes.

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Biometric Risk ExpertiseAdvanced AnalyticsStrategic LeadershipTransformation LeadershipStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingClaims ManagementBiometric Risk AssessmentPredictive ModellingActuarial ModellingRisk ManagementData AnalysisPricing MethodologiesGovernance FrameworksCommercial Judgement

Soft Skills

People LeadershipCoachingCollaborationCommunicationInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

AIData AnalyticsEmerging Data SourcesTechnology SolutionsStrategic Partnerships

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreePostgraduate QualificationMBAActuarial FellowshipMedical Qualification

Industry Keywords

Life InsuranceHealth InsuranceReinsuranceMortality RiskLongevity RiskMorbidity RiskCapital ManagementRegulatory ConsiderationsInnovationTransformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the SVP, New Business Enablement, EMEA
Develop and implement a unified EMEA underwriting, claims, medical and biometric risk strategy
Define and execute a multi-year biometric risk agenda aligned with business strategy
Drive transformation and continuous improvement across people, processes and systems
Leverage AI, data and technology to improve end-to-end productivity and efficiency
Establish ownership, accountability, governance, decision-making frameworks and operating model principles across the region
Identify, appoint and mobilize key leaders, technical experts and subject matter experts
Serve as senior functional leader for underwriting, claims, medical and biometric risk activities across EMEA
Extend biometric expertise into pricing, risk selection and risk management
Use advanced analytics, emerging data sources, predictive modelling and strategic partnerships to identify opportunities and improve practices
Influence research and innovation on emerging biometric trends, regulatory changes and medical advancements
Create new market propositions, reinsurance solutions and monetization pathways
Strengthen RGA’s market position through thought leadership, technical expertise and strategic client engagement
Forge partnerships with technology firms, data aggregators, academic institutions and other external partners
Lead, coach and develop senior functional leaders and build regional technical capability and succession pipelines
Create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, collaboration and client outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Actuarial Science, Medicine, Data Science, Statistics, Business, Finance, Risk Management or a related field required
10+ years senior experience in life and health insurance or reinsurance, with significant exposure to underwriting, claims, medical risk, biometric risk, actuarial modelling, pricing or enterprise risk management required
Proven experience in a senior leadership role, including development and execution of strategic, operational and transformation initiatives across multiple markets or functions required
Demonstrated experience leading complex operating model, governance, innovation or technology-enabled change initiatives required
Strong track record leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modelling, emerging data sources and technology to improve risk assessment, underwriting practices, claims insights and business outcomes required
Experience working with executive leadership teams, strategic clients and external stakeholders, including influencing, presenting complex ideas and supporting commercial growth required
Strategic leadership and execution across underwriting, claims, medical and biometric risk functions required
Biometric, underwriting, claims and medical risk expertise, including mortality, longevity and morbidity risk factors required
Commercial judgement and risk-based decision-making, balancing client value, profitability, innovation, risk appetite and regulatory considerations required
Stakeholder influence and executive communication, including presenting complex risk, technical and commercial concepts clearly required
Transformation and operating model leadership, with the ability to provide clear direction and drive execution across regions and functions required
People leadership and talent development, including leading, coaching, delegating and building high-performing regional and functional teams required
Postgraduate qualification, MBA, actuarial fellowship, medical qualification or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Prior SVP, executive-level or equivalent leadership experience preferred
Deep understanding of biometric risk factors, life and health reinsurance markets, pricing methodologies, capital management and relevant regulatory considerations preferred
Experience establishing strategic partnerships with technology firms, data providers, academic institutions or other external partners preferred
Track record of innovation and transformation in data-driven environments, particularly within insurance, reinsurance or health-related sectors preferred
Advanced analytics, AI and predictive modelling application preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse, caring colleagues around the world
Respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought
Vast career potential
AI-enabled personalized job recommendations, automated interview scheduling, experience-based candidate evaluation, and real-time chatbot answers during preliminary screening