Underwriter - Cyber
About the role
Ryan Financial Lines is a global platform of more than 70 teammates, including a deep bench of product experts and underwriters who work collaboratively to provide a robust and localized underwriting and claims operation for the financial lines market.
Responsibilities
- Work with assigned brokers to market Ryan Specialty’s eRisk insurance products.
- Support underwriting goals, including production, profitability, and financial targets.
- Communicate broker feedback, market concerns, and new opportunities to leadership.
- Ensure all policy transactions—quotes, new business, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations—are rated, booked, invoiced, and issued accurately within service standards.
- Generate quote letters and binder letters for Cyber, Tech E&O, and related eRisk products.
- Prepare and issue policies for the eRisk department.
- Manage in‑force accounts and provide ongoing policy servicing.
- Communicate with brokers, producers, Accounting, and Marketing to answer policy questions and resolve issues.
- Obtain missing information needed to complete transactions.
- Contribute to excellent service by responding promptly to inquiries about policy status or underwriting needs.
- Electronically print and upload documents into the imaging system, following labeling protocols.
- Assist with the quality review of underwriting processes, procedures, and transactions.
- Work with system support teams to test system releases and verify functionality in production environments.
- Continuously develop knowledge and skills related to underwriting and eRisk products.
- Support product development and enhancement efforts.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 6+ years of relevant insurance or underwriting experience, preferably with Cyber or Tech E&O products.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of cyber insurance and technology E&O products.
- Strong analytical abilities and high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and web‑based systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong math skills for rating and analysis.
Professional Skills
- Self‑directed and highly organized.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to follow departmental guidelines, authority levels, and risk management controls.
Benefits
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals.
- Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days
- Paid parental leave
- Mental health services
- Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits
For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
Pay
The target salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 annually. The wage range considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.