P&C Insurance Executive - Baghdad

About the role

Accor is seeking an experienced Property & Casualty (P&C) Executive to lead its P&C insurance operations in Baghdad, Iraq. This strategic leadership role oversees all aspects of the P&C business, driving operational excellence, managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance in the Iraqi market. The successful candidate shows strong analytical capability, decisive decision-making and the ability to lead high-performing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for P&C insurance operations aligned with organizational objectives and market opportunities in Iraq
• Analyze risk portfolios, underwriting performance and claims data to identify trends and drive data-driven improvements
• Lead, mentor and manage P&C teams, fostering accountability, professional development and operational excellence
• Oversee policy development, underwriting guidelines and claims management to ensure compliance with Iraqi regulatory requirements
• Conduct financial analysis including premium revenue forecasting, loss ratio management and profitability assessments
• Manage relationships with brokers, reinsurers and regulatory authorities, and monitor the market and competition for growth opportunities
• Ensure adherence to Iraqi insurance laws, regulations and internal compliance standards
• Prepare regular performance reports and strategic recommendations for senior management
• Drive process improvements and cost optimization

Required profile

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in P&C insurance operations or related financial services
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams
• In-depth knowledge of P&C products, underwriting and claims management
• Understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks and compliance
• Project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Preferred: knowledge of Middle Eastern insurance markets or experience in Iraq
• Preferred: vendor management, process improvement and crisis management experience

Required skills

• Insurance management systems and financial analysis software
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Strong analytical and communication skills