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Manuel Sarkis
Name: Manuel Sarkis
Designation & Company: Senior Manager – Property Underwriting, Saudi Arabia
Qualifications: ACII
As well as the technical knowledge gained, Manuel Sarkis, in his role as a Senior Manager in Property Underwriting, believes the ACII has also improved his confidence in decision-making, client discussions, and portfolio management. He enthuses: “The qualification has definitely enhanced my understanding of complex underwriting principles, risk management, policy structures, and reinsurance considerations. The designation carries strong professional recognition internationally, which supports career progression into senior leadership and strategic roles within the insurance market.”
Manuel found the study experience to be challenging, but highly rewarding, as he explains: “The CII curriculum combines practical insurance knowledge with broader business and risk management concepts, making it directly relevant to real-world underwriting work.
“What I appreciated most was that the qualification encouraged analytical thinking rather than memorization alone. Although balancing studies with a demanding professional role required discipline and commitment, the learning journey ultimately added substantial value to my professional development.”
He strongly recommends a CII qualification to insurance professionals at all career stages, adding: “ For underwriting professionals specifically, it helps build a deeper understanding of risk assessment, insurance principles, market practices, and client needs. In addition, holding a respected qualification such as ACII enhances credibility with colleagues, brokers, reinsurers, and clients.
“The CII plays an important role in raising professional standards across the global insurance industry. In my experience, the ACII qualification not only develops technical competence but also promotes ethical conduct and professional confidence.”