Job Description

Role Overview

The Head of Accident & Health will lead the strategic direction, underwriting, and operational execution of the Accident & Health business in the Eastern Region. This executive will be responsible for driving profitable growth, expanding market share, and developing innovative solutions for corporate clients, SMEs, and individual customers.


The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in A&H insurance, including Group Personal Accident (GPA), Business Travel Accident (BTA), Supplemental Health, and Travel & Accident Insurance. The manager will demonstrate a deep understanding of regional regulatory environments, underwriting strategies, distribution networks, maintain and fostering existing partnerships with a proven track record of leadership in international insurance markets.

Reporting To

: Straight line to the Eastern REO and dotted line to the Head of A&H EMEA and as far as A&H consumer is concerned a dotted line to the Head of Consumer Germanics.

Your responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Growth

Develop and execute Eastern Region A&H growth strategy to drive growth in both Corporate and Consumer segments, aligned with the company’s broader EMEA business objectives. Expand distribution channels, including brokers, bancassurance, affinity partnerships, and digital platforms. Identify market trends and opportunities for product innovation and enhancement, leveraging insights from accident & health trends, employer needs, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Underwriting & Portfolio Management

Oversee the underwriting framework for A&H products, ensuring sustainable risk selection and pricing discipline. Implement data-driven portfolio management strategies to optimize profitability and customer retention. Enhance product customization by developing modular and digital-first A&H offerings. Establish robust reinsurance strategies to manage capital efficiency and mitigate risk exposure.

Operational & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure full compliance with EMEA regulatory requirements, including GDPR, Solvency II, and local market-specific regulations. Work closely with actuarial, compliance, and legal teams to maintain product integrity and governance. Drive digital transformation initiatives to improve underwriting automation, claims processing, and customer experience.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and lead a high-performing A&H team across the Eastern Region. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the team. Act as the company’s A&H ambassador with major brokers, corporate clients, consumer clients and strategic partners. * Represent the organization at industry conferences, regulatory panels, and thought leadership forums.