Underwriter

• Develop and implement a regional operational strategy and governance framework supporting underwriting, claims and medical operations across EMEA
• Establish consistent controls, procedures, manuals and oversight standards across underwriting and claims operations while accommodating market-specific and regulatory requirements
• Lead regional quality assurance and risk management activities, monitor quality outcomes, identify emerging risks and oversee remediation
• Ensure underwriting authorities are appropriate, regularly reviewed and aligned with business requirements and approval standards
• Develop and maintain data-driven performance frameworks, management information and dashboards covering productivity, quality, capacity, workload and client service performance
• Use analytics and operational insight to identify trends, risks, opportunities and required strategic or tactical interventions
• Oversee regional resource planning, capacity management and shared services models across EMEA
• Collaborate with the regional Underwriting, Claims, Medical & Biometric Risk leadership team and subject-matter experts to deliver strategy and share best practices
• Support new systems, digital capabilities and automation initiatives with operational controls, reporting, adoption plans and performance measures
• Act as NEXUS Regional Business Owner for EMEA
• Lead a regional operations function focused on governance, quality, performance, capability development and continuous improvement

Head of Underwriting, Claims & Medical Operations

• Develop and lead the EMEA underwriting, claims, medical and biometric transformation strategy aligned to business and enterprise priorities
• Lead digitalisation of underwriting and claims capabilities across EMEA
• Develop scalable solutions that improve customer experience, risk assessment, decision-making and operational efficiency
• Partner with sub-regions to support adoption and delivery across multiple markets and business segments
• Leverage technology, advanced analytics, emerging data sources, predictive modelling and strategic partnerships to identify opportunities and enhance underwriting practices
• Lead scalable biometric solutions across EMEA
• Translate emerging biometric insights into practical client solutions and promote consistent best practice across sub-regions
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement across people, processes and systems
• Leverage AI, data and technology to enable end-to-end processes, improve productivity and deliver efficiency gains
• Partner with Strategic Execution, enterprise technology, business leaders, vendors and industry players to deliver transformation objectives
• Collaborate with regional Underwriting, Claims, Medical & Biometric Risk leadership and subject matter experts to deliver EMEA strategy and share best practices
• Represent RGA externally on underwriting and claims innovation, digital transformation and emerging technologies
• Support business development through innovative client propositions and value-added solutions
• Build and lead a high-performing transformation and innovation function
• Develop regional capability in digital underwriting and claims, automation, analytics and innovation
• Foster creativity, continuous improvement and talent development through coaching and mentoring

Head of Underwriting, Claims – Medical Transformation

• 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

Underwriter jobs in United Kingdom

Head of Underwriting, Claims & Medical Operations

Head of Underwriting, Claims – Medical Transformation

Regional Head of Underwriting, Claims, Medical – Biometric Risk