Cyber Underwriter - West Coast (Remote)
About The Role
The Senior Cyber & Technology Risk Underwriter is responsible for underwriting transactional Cyber and Technology Errors & Omissions risks while driving growth and profitability within an assigned territory. This role builds and manages strong broker relationships, provides market insight in a rapidly evolving cyber risk landscape, and positions the organization as a leader in the primary cyber market. The Senior Underwriter partners closely with internal stakeholders to support product, coverage, and pricing initiatives and advance cyber capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite new business and renewal Cyber and Technology E&O risks within assigned authority
- Rate, quote, and bind new business originating from broker partners in the assigned territory
- Maintain underwriting excellence and deliver a superior experience for brokers and insureds
- Establish, manage, and grow trading relationships with key broker partners
- Represent the organization at broker meetings and industry events to drive new and renewal business
- Track broker engagement and develop strategies to strengthen market presence and positioning
- Provide market intelligence and insight to support growth across cyber and specialty products
- Participate in internal discussions and working groups to advance cyber services and offerings
- Collaborate with internal partners to support product, coverage, and rate enhancements
- Ensure audit compliance and adherence to underwriting guidelines, standards, and authority levels
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Five or more years of experience in the insurance and/or reinsurance industry
- Three or more years of cyber liability underwriting experience, with additional experience in cyber-related areas such as claims, product administration, underwriting, or cybersecurity
- Commercial underwriting and/or insurance marketing experience
- Established broker relationships within an assigned territory
- Experience underwriting Cyber, Technology E&O, or other Management Liability products, including Crime and MPL (carrier or consulting environment preferred)
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Prowise relationship-management and business-development abilities
- Strong understanding of insurance concepts and underwriting principles
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skills
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Prowise relationship-management and business-development abilities
- Strong understanding of insurance concepts and underwriting principles
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
The company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay
The salary range for this position is $101,700 – $149,200, plus opportunity for company bonus.
Schedule
The position is Remote - US based.