Senior Cyber Underwriter
Overview:
Join a dynamic and fast-growing specialty insurance organization that values initiative, innovation, and a client-first mindset. We're seeking a seasoned professional to lead underwriting efforts in the cyber and technology errors & omissions (E&O) space. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape a profitable portfolio, collaborate with industry experts, and cultivate strong relationships within the wholesale brokerage community.
About the Role:
As a Senior Underwriter specializing in Cyber and Tech E&O risks, you will be responsible for evaluating, pricing, and managing a diverse book of business across multiple sectors. You'll play a key role in driving strategic growth, ensuring underwriting discipline, and maintaining profitability. This position is ideal for a results-driven individual with a deep understanding of cyber exposures and a passion for building broker partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and underwrite primary and excess cyber liability and technology E&O submissions.
- Analyze risk profiles across industries to determine coverage terms, pricing, and conditions in alignment with underwriting guidelines.
- Collaborate with leadership to monitor portfolio performance and contribute to strategic planning.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers to generate new business opportunities.
- Participate in client meetings, industry conferences, and networking events to enhance market presence.
- Prepare and deliver competitive proposals while ensuring compliance with internal standards.
- Stay informed on emerging cyber threats, regulatory changes, and claims trends to support sound underwriting decisions.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in underwriting technology E&O and cyber liability insurance.
- Background in specialty or wholesale insurance markets is essential.
- Demonstrated success in achieving underwriting profitability.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software and underwriting platforms.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Existing broker network preferred; willingness to expand market relationships.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Team-oriented with a proactive approach to portfolio development.
- Willingness to travel for business development and industry engagement.
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