Cyber Underwriter

QBE; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurer in Dubai is seeking a Cyber Underwriter to develop and execute strategic plans while providing expert guidance to intermediaries and clients. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in cyber underwriting and excellent communication skills, with fluency in English required. This role involves building relationships, managing risks, and contributing strategically to business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Cyber Underwriter / Broker.
• Experienced underwriter with a clear focus on building relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English, Turkish and/or Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite insurance risks in line with the Business Plan and personal authority.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, brokers, and colleagues.
• Develop new connections to support business growth and strategic goals.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Financial Advising

Insurance Underwriting

Intentional Collaboration

Managing Performance

Negotiation

Policy Development

Portfolio Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

Overview

Cyber Underwriter – MEA (Dubai)

QBE is a global insurer with a growing cyber portfolio across the UK, EUR, MEA, AUS and US. We are expanding our underwriting team in Dubai to support our cyber growth strategy.

Opportunity

As a leading player in the cyber market, QBE’s global book covers a variety of territories. The newly created role in Dubai will develop and execute channel strategic plans while providing expert technical guidance on a range of products to intermediaries and clients.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite insurance risks in line with the Business Plan and personal authority.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues.
• Develop new connections to support business growth and strategic goals.
• Apply the reinsurance strategy to manage risk and meet business objectives.
• Contribute expertise to shape strategy, share knowledge and improve practices.
• Represent the department and company positively to strengthen brand presence.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Follow underwriting standards and best practices to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Stay informed on market trends and cycles to support effective decision‑making.
• Communicate clearly with Underwriting Assistants and ensure accurate system entries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Cyber Underwriter / Broker.
• Experienced underwriter with a clear focus on building relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English. Turkish and/or Arabic is a nice to have.
• Excellent organisational prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence actions and attitudes of others through leading by example.
• Good negotiating skills and innovative underwriting approach and programme design.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Financial Advising
• Insurance Underwriting
• Intentional Collaboration
• Managing Performance
• Negotiation
• Policy Development
• Portfolio Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.