Underwriting Lead, Cyber Portfolio Underwriting

For our client, we are seeking a Underwriting Lead, Cyber Portfolio Underwriting to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead cyber portfolio underwriting referral activity across North American business hours, with a focus on timely decision-making, strong governance, and commercially sound outcomes. You will partner closely with senior underwriters, Product, and Engineering to refine underwriting controls, improve workflows, and support scalable decision support. The position also plays an important role in turning referral patterns into better guidelines, training materials, and management reporting. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $135,000 – $185,000 annually Responsibilities Own the cyber portfolio underwriting referral queue during North American business hours, ensuring timely clearance of referrals. Prepare and manage carrier referrals under capacity agreements, including follow-up actions. Conduct reviews across various business segments and manage pricing exception requests. Document decisions to create usable precedents and maintain a referral decision library. Identify referral patterns and translate them into guideline revisions and training content. Specify automated referral gates and governance flags in collaboration with Product and Engineering teams. Produce management information on referral volumes, cycle times, and trends. Qualifications 8+ years of cyber or technology E&O underwriting experience at a carrier, MGA, or reinsurer across SME, mid-market, and large accounts. Deep familiarity with letters of authority and referral frameworks. Strong judgment with a disciplined approach to documenting decision-making. Comfortable with underwriting data and dashboards; Looker or SQL experience is a plus. Ability to maintain governance with senior underwriters while being commercially constructive. Benefits 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage. Flexible PTO policy. Annual home office stipend and WeWork access. Mental and physical health wellness programs (One Medical, Headspace, Wellhub, etc.). Competitive compensation with opportunities for advancement. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.