Gilberto Juarez Pompa
Senior Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager – Latin America & Caribbean, Asia & Africa
Panama City
Summary
Experienced Property Underwriter with a strong background in insurance and reinsurance industries. Demonstrated success in quoting and placing Property and Engineering risks with leading global companies. Proficient in risk analysis, portfolio management, and creating innovative underwriting solutions for diverse markets in Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager – LatAm & Caribbean
Kay International AMEA Limited
09.2024 - Current
- Managing underwriting strategies for Commercial Lines across Latin America and the Caribbean, South Asia and Africa
- Overseeing dynamic underwriting processes to adapt to regional market demands
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement within the department, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency across teams.
- Established robust internal controls to minimize operational risks while maximizing profitability.
- Built strong relationships with brokers and agents, providing exceptional customer service while negotiating policy terms effectively.
- Improved underwriting performance by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
Senior Broker – Director Property & Energy
Malakut Insurance Brokers
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Placed Property and Energy business portfolios in reinsurance markets through retrocessionaire facultative programs
- Successfully registered International Traders Insurance Co
- With the CNSF to operate legally in Mexico
- Developed and implemented brokerage estimation tools, improving commercial pipeline tracking
- Built strategic networks with new business and reinsurance capacity providers
Senior Property & Engineering Underwriter
Active Re
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed risks in Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic, managing a combined GWP of USD 406,000 and a loss ratio exceeding 90%
- Supported accounts in the GCC region, including UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar
Property & Energy Manager
Chubb
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted risk assessments, policy wording analysis, pricing, and quoting for Property risks in Central America
- Coordinated underwriting processes aligned with risk appetite, guidelines, and model reviews
- Pursued new business opportunities and ensured pipeline updates, claims development, and premium collections
Regional CAR/EAR Underwriter
Chubb
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Supported underwriting for Latin American markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Panama, among others
- Reduced portfolio combined ratios to 78% through quality data and risk assessments
- Coordinated the calibration of underwriting tools and the run-off of Munich Re’s MRET
Senior Property Underwriter – Reinsurance
Chubb
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed a USD 4.7M GWP book of business, achieving 25% new business growth
- Developed new business with cedents and brokers while coordinating public tenders across P&C lines
Account Executive
Aon Benfield
07.2011 - 10.2014
- Managed accounts in Property and Technical Lines across Mexico and Central America
- Facilitated placements through Aon Benfield UK for specialized risks
Reinsurance Analyst
Seguros Inbursa S.A., Grupo Financiero Inbursa
03.2008 - 07.2011
- Conducted technical analysis and quotations across all business lines
- Managed multinational fronting arrangements and portfolio statistics
Life Insurance Specialist
Seguros Inbursa S.A., Grupo Financiero Inbursa
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Conducted technical analysis and quotations across all business lines
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
01.2000 - 01.2005
Graduate Studies - Insurance
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
01.2007 - 01.2008
Graduate Studies - Political Science
Complutense University of Madrid
Graduate Studies - Political Science
Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo
Bachelor’s - International Relations, Economics, Political Science, and Language
Blackburn College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Skills
Quantitative Analysis
Risk Reporting
Problem Solving
Underwriting guidelines
Sales support
Portfolio management
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Adaptability and flexibility
Boxing, Running, Salsa Club, Plastic Arts
I love physical activity to stretch my physical boundaries that will allow me to stretch and strengthen my mental fortitude and flexibility of thinking, but also new coordination of movements and perspective gained by physical and contemplative arts. Constructive fugues I like to call them.
Timeline
Senior Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager – LatAm & Caribbean
Kay International AMEA Limited
09.2024 - Current
Senior Broker – Director Property & Energy
Malakut Insurance Brokers
10.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Property & Engineering Underwriter
Active Re
01.2022 - 08.2022
Property & Energy Manager
Chubb
02.2021 - 06.2021
Regional CAR/EAR Underwriter
Chubb
07.2017 - 02.2021
Senior Property Underwriter – Reinsurance
Chubb
10.2014 - 06.2017
Account Executive
Aon Benfield
07.2011 - 10.2014
Reinsurance Analyst
Seguros Inbursa S.A., Grupo Financiero Inbursa
03.2008 - 07.2011
Life Insurance Specialist
Seguros Inbursa S.A., Grupo Financiero Inbursa
01.2007 - 03.2008
Graduate Studies - Insurance
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor’s - International Relations, Economics, Political Science, and Language
Blackburn College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
01.2000 - 01.2005
Graduate Studies - Political Science
Complutense University of Madrid
Graduate Studies - Political Science
Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo
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