Uzma Shaikh
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Results-driven reinsurance professional with 6+ years of experience in Facultative Quota Share, Excess of Loss (XoL), and MGA Retro placements across global markets. Expertise in Property, Engineering, and Energy reinsurance, with a proven ability to structure tailored risk transfer solutions, manage portfolio placements, and build strong relationships with Lloyd's, international reinsurers, and regional markets. Pursuing CII with extensive experience at Kay International AMEA, CRI Reinsurance and Guy Carpenter.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Reinsurance Broker
Kay International AMEA Limited
DIFC, Dubai
2024.01 - 2026.07
- Manage a diversified facultative reinsurance portfolio across Africa, MENA, Asia Pacific, and South Asia, handling new business and renewals across Property, Energy, Engineering, Construction, Marine, and Specialty Lines.
- Structure and negotiate Facultative and Excess of Loss (XoL) placements with Lloyd's, MGAs, international and regional reinsurers, securing optimal capacity, pricing, and coverage.
- Analyse complex risks, prepare market submissions, lead reinsurer negotiations, and oversee the complete placement lifecycle from quotation to binding and post-placement documentation.
- Develop renewal strategies, optimise programme terms, strengthen reinsurer relationships, and drive business development through tailored reinsurance solutions.
- Mentor junior brokers and collaborate with underwriting and management teams to support portfolio growth, market strategy, and business objectives.
Manager at CRI Reinsurance | Facultative Reinsurance
CRI RE
Dubai
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Managed Facultative Property placements for industrial, commercial, and energy risks across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
- Analyzed risk exposures and structured tailored facultative reinsurance solutions, securing competitive capacity from regional, international, and Lloyd's markets.
- Managed the full placement lifecycle, including risk assessment, market submissions, reinsurer negotiations, slip preparation, binding, premium settlement, and post-placement documentation.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with cedants and global reinsurance markets through regular client engagement and business development initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards while representing the organisation at key industry conferences, including SIRC, DWIC, and FAIR.
Technical Lead – Treaty Reinsurance Operations (UK,APAC, MENA and North America)
Marsh McLennan Global Services | Guy Carpenter
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Served as Technical Lead for treaty reinsurance operations, managing complex portfolios including Hiscox, Markel, ICICI Lombard, and Lancashire across UK, APAC, MENA, and North America.
- Oversaw the end-to-end treaty administration lifecycle, including contract execution, portfolio management, transaction processing, and operational governance for proportional and non-proportional programs.
- Provided technical expertise in Lloyd’s Outward Reinsurance submissions and non-Lloyd’s markets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and regulatory adherence.
- Conducted portfolio analysis, exposure reviews, and performance monitoring to support underwriting decisions and strategic planning.
- Managed treaty documentation, bordereaux, and audit requirements while ensuring strong internal controls and data integrity.
- Collaborated with underwriters, clients, and global stakeholders to resolve technical issues, improve processes, and support business development.
- Mentored junior team members and contributed to operational efficiency, service quality, and best practice implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management and Studies - Finance
University of Mumbai
India 2019.12 -
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
University of Mumbai
India 2012.01 -
Higher Secondary Certificate -
University of Mumbai
India 2014.01 -
Skills
- Facultative - Quota Share, Layer, Risk Layering, Attachment Point Analysis & Capacity Structuring
- Treaty - Quota Share, Excess of Loss, Treaty Portfolio Management
- Worked with Lloyd’s of London, International Reinsurers, Regional Markets
- Data & Portfolio Analysis
- Market Submission Management
- Lloyd’s Outward Reinsurance Systems
- Fusion Broker front end and Open twins Knowledge
- RI Slip Drafting & Documentation
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- MS Word
Certification
- Accounting Foundations | National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) | 2022
- Communication Foundations | The Project Management Institute, Inc. | 2022
- The Chartered Insurance Institute - Cert CII Certification (Pursuing)
Language
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Conferences
- 20TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL REINSURANCE CONFERENCE 2024 | SAND EXPO & CONVENTION CENTRE | 4TH NOVEMBER – 7TH NOVEMBER 2024
- DUBAI WORLD INSURANCE CONGRESS 2024 | ATLANTIS, THE PALM | DUBAI | UNITED ARABS EMIRATES | APRIL 2024
- 28TH FAIR CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY | ABU DHABI EXHIBITION CENTER (ADNEC), ABU DHABI – UNITED ARABS EMIRATES | NOVEMBER 2023
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Property Facultative Reinsurance
- Excess of Loss (XOL) Structuring and Quota Share Arrangements
- MGA Retro Placements
- Cedant Relationship Management
- Portfolio Management
- Business Development & Renewals
- Risk Placement Strategy
- Underwriting & Exposure Analysis
- Regulatory & Compliance Management
Personal Details
Visa Status: Employment Visa
Key Achievements
- Placed USD 15M+ in facultative premium across Property and Specialty portfolios during 2025–2026.
- Structured and secured placements for risks with limits of up to USD 100M, successfully obtaining USD 20M of international reinsurance capacity.
- Achieved 76% of annual revenue target through successful execution of new business generation and renewal placements.
- Maintained 86%+ renewal retention across strategic cedant accounts through proactive market engagement and placement strategy.
- Established 7 new cedant relationships across MENA and South Asia, contributing to sustainable portfolio growth.
- Successfully negotiated placements for complex Energy (Oil Refinery – Pakistan and Africa), International Property, Engineering, and African Specialty Lines risks.
- Leveraged strong market relationships to secure competitive pricing, broaden reinsurance capacity, and enhance placement outcomes across regional and international markets.
Key Contributions
- Recognized as “Best Employee – 2023” GUY CARPENTER for outstanding contribution to business operations and performance excellence.
- Played a key role in system automation and migration from Fusion to Open Twins, improving transactional efficiency and process accuracy.
- Developed SOP frameworks adopted as best practice across multiple teams, enhancing operational consistency.
- Received multiple internal awards including Catalyst of the Month, Star of the Month, and Quarterly Excellence Awards.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with cedants and international reinsurers across MENA, Asia Pacific, and Africa.
Timeline
Reinsurance Broker
Kay International AMEA Limited
2024.01 - 2026.07
Manager at CRI Reinsurance | Facultative Reinsurance
CRI RE
2023.01 - 2024.01
Technical Lead – Treaty Reinsurance Operations (UK,APAC, MENA and North America)
Marsh McLennan Global Services | Guy Carpenter
2020.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Business Management and Studies - Finance
University of Mumbai
2019.12 -
Higher Secondary Certificate -
University of Mumbai
2014.01 -
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
University of Mumbai
2012.01 -