QBE Middle East launches cyber offering with appointment of senior underwriter

QBE has launched a cyber offering in the Middle East as part of its global cyber growth strategy. The new offering forms part of QBE’s International Markets portfolio.

To lead the portfolio in the region, QBE has appointed Sarah Hamlat as Senior Cyber Underwriter.

Sarah joins QBE from Marsh where she spent more than six years as a Cyber Broker based in Paris before joining the Dubai office as Regional Cyber Growth Leader. Prior to this, Sarah worked at WTW for more than two years as a Financial Lines & Cyber Broker. 

In her new role, she will be responsible for driving profitable cyber growth in Middle East and Africa. She will be reporting to Rachel Perry, Head of Third-Party Lines, QBE Middle East and will be based in Dubai.

Abdallah Balbeisi, Senior Executive Officer, Head of MEA, QBE said: “In line with QBE’s significant global cyber growth, QBE Middle East has taken the path of strengthening its local offering with a dedicated cyber resource. The cyber product will complement our Financial Lines offering to meet the needs of our customers.”

Rachel Perry, Head of Third-Party Lines, QBE Middle East, said: “Sarah is highly regarded in the cyber market and the region for her technical knowledge and strong relationships. We very much look forward to welcoming her to the team, where she will be a great addition to our offering in the MEA region.”