Job Description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Head of Automotive Protection – Middle East

Permanent

Location: Dubai (UAE)

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.   

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.  

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

The Opportunity

We’relooking for a Head of Automotive Protection – Middle Eastto lead and grow QBE’s Automotive Protection portfolio across the region. This role holds full accountability for strategy, profitability, underwriting oversight, partnerrelationshipsand customer propositions across Automotive Protection products.

You’llwork closely with regional and global leadership, shaping bothshort‑termperformance andlong‑termstrategy, ensuring disciplined underwriting sits alongside ambitious growth. Middle East market exposure and strong product knowledge in the region are highly desirable, as this role plays a key part in strengthening QBE’s regional presence.

What sets this opportunity apart?You’llhave the chance to travelfewtimes a year, connecting face-to-face with colleagues and clients, building relationships, and shaping the future of our QBEAP(Automotive Protection) business from the inside out.

Your New Role

This is a senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence.You’llshape the regional Automotive Protection strategy while building strong, trusted relationships with partners,distributorsand internal stakeholders.

Success in this role comes from balancing strong technical capability with commercial curiosity, initiative and the confidence to spot and convert new growth opportunities.You’lllead with purpose, setting direction while empowering teams to perform at their best.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Automotive Protection business across the Middle East, driving profitable and sustainable growth

• Develop and execute regional strategy aligned with global Automotive Protection objectives

• Oversee underwriting performance across products including Extended Warranty,GAPand related offerings

• Build and manage strong partnerships with automotive manufacturers,distributorsand affinity partners

• Drive new business opportunities by proactivelyidentifyingmarket gaps and growth potential

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory, legal and governance frameworks across the region

• Monitor portfolio performance, using data and insight to inform decisions and improvements

• Championbest‑practiceunderwriting,pricingand product governance

• Collaborate closely with Distribution, Claims, Legal, Finance and Analytics teams

• Lead and inspire teams, fostering accountability, engagement and ahigh‑performanceculture

About You

You’rea commercially minded leader who combines technical credibility with curiosity,initiativeand strongrelationship‑buildingskills. You're comfortable owning a regional portfolio, influencing senior stakeholders and representing QBE confidently in the market.

You value collaboration and know thatgreat resultscome from people who feel empowered,trustedand clear on direction. Middle East exposure and local market understanding will help you hit the ground running, but mindset and leadership approach matter just as much.

Skills & Experience

• Technical experience within Automotive Protection or related insurance lines

• Strong Salesandnew business developmentskills

• High impactpresentation skills

• Strong internal personalskillsto build relationships and trust at all levels.

• An understandingof underwriting,pricingand portfolio management

• Experienceof delivering profitable growth within complex or regional markets

• Middle East market exposure and product knowledge (highly desirable)

• Strong reasoning capabilities, creative and lateral thinking withstrongproblem solvingskills.

• Curious, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

• Comfortable working across cultures,geographiesand regulatory environments

• Ability to prioritise andachievedeadlines / targets.

Benefits  

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click   Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year

• Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer 

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

To learn more about our achievements, click  here  

Apply now and let’s make it happen!  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Modeling, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.