Cyber Underwriter — Growth & Strategy (Dubai)

QBE; Dubai; On-site; AED 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

QBE is expanding its Cyber Underwriting team in Dubai, MEA, with a newly created Underwriter role. You will underwrite cyber risks, build client and broker relationships, and support growth across European Operations.

You will apply reinsurance strategies, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements while aligning with the global cyber strategy. The role offers exposure to a broad portfolio and strategic collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Cyber Underwriter/Broker.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues.
• Excellent communication in English; Turkish and/or Arabic is a plus.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence actions and attitudes through leading by example.
• Strong negotiating skills and innovative underwriting approach and programme design.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite insurance risks in line with the Business Plan and your 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 help 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.
• Evaluate risk for new business & renewals to ensure profitable growth.
• Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness.
• Provide senior technical and specialist product expertise to corporate intermediaries/clients.
• Ensure ongoing personal technical development to achieve the ideal DAL state.
• Adhere to underwriting standards instructions and good practice to minimise risks.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, intermediaries and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of channel strategic plans.
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours.
• Achieve overall local underwriting governance requirements and internal audit standards.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Financial Advising

Insurance Underwriting

Policy Development

Portfolio Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Negotiation

Managing Performance

Job description

QBE is expanding its Cyber Underwriting team in Dubai, MEA, with a newly created Underwriter role. You will underwrite cyber risks, build client and broker relationships, and support growth across European Operations.

You will apply reinsurance strategies, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements while aligning with the global cyber strategy. The role offers exposure to a broad portfolio and strategic collaboration.