Senior Underwriter

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

Senior Underwriter – Financial Lines

Location: Dubai (DIFC)

About Relm

Relm Insurance Ltd is a global specialty insurer focused on the world’s most innovative and complex risks. Domiciled in Bermuda, with offices in London, Miami, New York and Dubai, Relm is the first Innovative Insurer General Business (IIGB) insurer regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA).

Since inception, our vision has been clear: Making Innovation Resilient. We provide insurance solutions to companies operating at the forefront of technology across more than 35 countries, including Web3, AI, fintech, biotech and other emerging sectors. Our team combines deep technical expertise with curiosity, creativity and a forward-looking mindset.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Financial Lines team in Dubai (DIFC). This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to underwrite complex and emerging risks while contributing to portfolio strategy, broker relationships and regional growth.

You will be responsible for underwriting a broad suite of financial lines products, including Directors & Officers (D&O), Professional Liability (E&O), Cyber, Crime and Employment Practices Liability (EPL). You will play a senior role in shaping underwriting strategy, supporting profitable growth and delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to clients.

WhatYou’llDo

• LeadtheunderwritingofcomplexfinanciallinesrisksacrossD&O,E&O,Cyber,CrimeandEPL
• Assessandstructurerisks,determiningappropriatecoverageterms,limitsandpricing
• Contributetounderwritingstrategyandportfoliomanagement,ensuringsustainableprofitability
• Analysemarkettrends,regulatorydevelopmentsandemergingriskswithininnovativesectors
• Buildandmaintainseniorbrokerandclientrelationshipsacrosstheregion
• Supportbusinessdevelopmentinitiativesincollaborationwithsalesandmarketingteams
• Monitorportfolioperformanceandrecommendstrategicadjustments
• Providetechnicalguidanceandmentorshiptolessexperiencedunderwritersasrequired
• Supportriskmitigationandlosspreventioninitiatives

WhatYouBring

• Bachelor’sdegreeinInsurance,Business,Finance,RiskManagementorarelateddiscipline
• 5+years’experienceinfinanciallinesunderwriting
• StrongtechnicalexpertiseacrossD&O,ProfessionalLiability,Cyberandrelatedfinanciallines
• Solidconceptualunderstandingofdatasecurity,privacy,cyberandinformationrisk
• Provenabilitytounderwritecomplexandnon-standardrisks
• ProfessionalqualificationssuchasCPCU,RPLUorARM
• Excellentanalytical,decision-makingandproblem-solvingskills
• Strongcommunicationandrelationship-managementcapabilities
• Acollaborative,commercialmindsetwiththeconfidencetooperateatseniorlevel

Life at Relm

At Relm, we are redefining insurance for emerging industries. Our culture is built around our core values: Accountability, Collaboration, Curiosity & Creativity, and Courage & Optimism. We value diverse perspectives and believe innovation thrives when people feel empowered, trusted and supported.

What We Offer

• 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 in line with DIFC employment law
• Professional Development & Mentorship: Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
• Wellness Stipend: Monthly allowance to support your wellbeing
• A Voice That Matters: A culture where ideas and initiative are genuinely valued
• Career Growth: The opportunity to grow with a scaling, globally recognised specialty insurer

Join Us

At Relm, you won’t just join a company — you’ll join a team shaping the future of insurance for innovative markets. If you’re an experienced Financial Lines underwriter looking to take on a senior, high-impact role in Dubai, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us make innovation resilient.