Senior Underwriter

Senior Underwriter – Financial Lines

Location:
Dubai (DIFC)

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.

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.

What You’llDo

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

What You Bring

• Bachelor’sdegreein
  
  Insurance,Business,Finance,Risk Managementorarelateddiscipline
• 5+years’experience
  infinanciallinesunderwriting
• StrongtechnicalexpertiseacrossD&O,Professional Liability,Cyberandrelatedfinanciallines
• Solidconceptualunderstandingof
  data security,privacy,cyberandinformationrisk
• Provenabilitytounderwritecomplexandnon-standardrisks
• Professionalqualificationssuchas
  CPCU,RPLUorARM
• Excellent analytical,decision-makingandproblem-solving skills
• Strongcommunicationandrelationship-management capabilities
• Acollaborative,commercialmindsetwiththeconfidencetooperateatseniorlevel

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.

• 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

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.