Country Head of Business Development - Group Medical Insurance – Oman

Who we are

GIG Gulf is part of the Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), the #1 regional composite insurer in MENA, with a presence in 12 markets including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Turkey. GIG Group reported consolidated assets of US$4.01 billion and a net profit of US$84 million for the year 2024.

The majority shareholder of GIG Group is Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance, with a presence in 40 markets. Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and part of the Fortune 500, Fairfax was founded in 1985 and has always had a strong focus on long-term growth and financial resilience. It follows a decentralized model, empowering local leadership teams—many of whom have over 20 years of tenure—with trust and accountability. Fairfax’s culture, rooted in its guiding principles, is reflected across all of its subsidiaries.

GIG Gulf is an ‘A’-rated regional insurer with a top 5 position in each of its core markets : the UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain. With over 70 years of regional presence, GIG Gulf combines a strategic focus on growth and investment with a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products and services tailored to corporates, SMEs, and individual customers. It also holds a 50% stake in GIG Saudi. The company’s strategic priorities are centered around regional growth, customer experience, and digital transformation.

GIG Gulf fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, employing over 800 people from 60+ nationalities, across 15 branches and retail outlets throughout the region. Serving over 1 million customers, GIG Gulf positions itself as a caring partner—committed to helping customers achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives. Passionate about customer feedback, the company is constantly evolving to become the region’s digital insurer of reference, operating in a responsible and sustainable way.

Job Purpose

• Drive the profitable growth of GIG Gulf’s Healthcare business in Oman with the support of the local and regional offering, pricing and underwriting teams
• Position our offering and servicing capacity as best-in-class, by leveraging GIG Gulf’s technical and operational excellence as well as the company’s capacity as the largest regional insurer in the GCC.
• Manage and be responsible for the Oman Employee Benefits P&L
• Be at the forefront of promoting GIG Gulf in the country through our broker channel and with a strong connection with the respective regulators.
• Engage with regulators and foster relationships with our strategic partners to develop locally relevant solutions aligned with Oman’s aspirations from a Medical protection.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & technical responsibilities :

Business Development Strategy Planning at top and bottom line for Oman :

Lead the Oman Medical operational Teams :

Regulatory Compliance and Market Monitoring :

Strategic Planning and Financial Input :

Team Development and Performance Management :

Exercise Delegations of Authority within Oman on all Employee Benefits areas.

Role Requirements

Essential :

Desirable :

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