Senior Financial Lines Underwriter – Dubai (DIFC)

Relm Insurance; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty insurer in Dubai is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Financial Lines to underwrite complex and emerging risks while contributing to portfolio strategy and broker relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial lines underwriting and possess strong technical expertise in areas including D&O, Cyber, and Professional Liability. This position offers generous paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off: 28 days of annual leave

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Fully covered medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Paid Sick Leave: 60 paid sick days

Professional Development & Mentorship: Ongoing learning opportunities

Wellness Stipend: Monthly allowance for wellbeing

A Voice That Matters: Culture values ideas and initiative

Career Growth: Opportunities to grow with a globally recognised specialty insurer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial lines underwriting.
• Strong technical expertise across D&O, Professional Liability, Cyber and related financial lines.
• Proven ability to underwrite complex and non-standard risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underwriting of complex financial lines risks across D&O, E&O, Cyber, Crime and EPL.
• Contribute to underwriting strategy and portfolio management, ensuring sustainable profitability.
• Build and maintain senior broker and client relationships across the region.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in financial lines underwriting

Strong technical expertise across D&O, Professional Liability, Cyber

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and relationship-management capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business, Finance, Risk Management or related discipline

Professional qualifications such as CPCU, RPLU or ARM

Job description

A global specialty insurer in Dubai is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Financial Lines to underwrite complex and emerging risks while contributing to portfolio strategy and broker relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial lines underwriting and possess strong technical expertise in areas including D&O, Cyber, and Professional Liability. This position offers generous paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.