Head of Automotive Protection – Middle East

Head of Automotive Protection – Middle East

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.

We’re looking for a

Head of Automotive Protection – Middle East

to lead and grow QBE’s Automotive Protection portfolio across the region.

This role holds full accountability for strategy, profitability, underwriting oversight, partner relationships and customer propositions across Automotive Protection products.

You’ll work closely with regional and global leadership, shaping both short‑term performance and long‑term strategy, 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’ll have the chance to travel few times a year, connecting face-to-face with colleagues and clients, building relationships, and shaping the future of our QBE AP (Automotive Protection) business from the inside out.

This is a senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence.

You’ll shape the regional Automotive Protection strategy while building strong, trusted relationships with partners, distributors and 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’ll lead with purpose, setting direction while empowering teams to perform at their best.

You’re a commercially minded leader who combines technical credibility with curiosity, initiative and strong relationship‑building skills.

You're comfortable owning a regional portfolio, influencing senior stakeholders and representing QBE confidently in the market.

You value collaboration and know that great results come from people who feel empowered, trusted and 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.

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

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

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