Cyber Underwriter

Ryan Specialty Group, LLC
New York, NY, United States
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$140,000.0 - $175,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Network Security Malware

Job description

This role is ideal for an underwriting professional who enjoys evaluating a high volume of opportunities, making thoughtful risk decisions, and partnering closely with brokers to deliver excellent service. The successful candidate will contribute to the profitable growth of the Cyber portfolio by combining strong underwriting discipline with a responsive, solutions-oriented approach. The ideal candidate has experience underwriting cyber risks within a carrier, MGA, wholesaler, or specialty underwriting organization and thrives in a fast-paced environment where speed, service, and sound underwriting judgment are critical. What will your job entail? Underwriting & Risk Assessment

  • Review, evaluate, and price cyber risks in accordance with underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
  • Analyze submissions, loss history, financial information, industry exposures, and cybersecurity controls.
  • Assess account risk characteristics and determine appropriate terms, conditions, and pricing.
  • Make timely underwriting decisions while maintaining portfolio profitability objectives.
  • Manage new business and renewal opportunities across a broad range of industries and account sizes.
  • Monitor emerging cyber threats, market developments, and industry trends.

Broker & Distribution Management

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners.
  • Serve as a responsive underwriting resource throughout the submission, quote, negotiation, and binding process.
  • Provide creative solutions and timely service that support broker relationships and business growth.
  • Collaborate with brokers to identify opportunities and structure effective coverage solutions.

Portfolio Management

  • Contribute to profitable growth through disciplined underwriting and risk selection.
  • Support achievement of production, retention, and profitability goals.
  • Identify trends within assigned accounts and communicate opportunities or concerns to leadership.
  • Participate in portfolio reviews and business planning discussions.

Collaboration & Operational Excellence

  • Partner with underwriting, claims, compliance, legal, and operational teams to deliver exceptional service.
  • Leverage underwriting technology, data, and analytics to support decision-making.
  • Maintain underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with internal guidelines.
  • Support process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery., Position Summary The AVP, Cyber Underwriter is responsible for driving profitable growth within the cyber insurance portfolio through disciplined underwriting, strong broker relati…
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Requirements

  • 2-5+ years of Cyber Liability, Technology E&O, Professional Liability, or Financial Lines underwriting experience.
  • Experience within a carrier, MGA, wholesale, or specialty underwriting environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple submissions and competing priorities effectively.
  • Understanding of cyber coverages, data privacy, ransomware, network security, and technology-related risk exposures.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced underwriting environment with strong service expectations preferred.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered.

Licenses & Designations

  • P&C and/or Surplus Lines licenses preferred.
  • CPCU, RPLU, AU, or other insurance designations are a plus.

Benefits & conditions

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment. How We Support Our Teammates Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our 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. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more. The target salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 annually., + $75,000-95,000 per year, + $140,000-175,000 per year Position Summary Irwin Siegel Agency (ISA), a division of Ryan Specialty, is a leading national provider of insurance solutions and risk management expertise for organizations serv…

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