Associate Vice President, Underwriting Cyber
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater New York City, NY Area (Hybrid)
;Greater Chicago, IL Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President of Cyber Underwriting to lead a team of underwriters and deliver production goals aligned with divisional strategy. Responsibilities include coaching and managing team performance, underwriting complex and high-severity risks, and building and maintaining strategic broker relationships. The role also involves managing a portfolio in accordance with underwriting guidelines, meeting new and renewal business targets, quoting and binding accounts, and sharing market intelligence with the broader team. As a subject matter expert, the successful candidate will contribute to business growth and product differentiation. Candidates should have 8–10 years of relevant underwriting experience, including leadership exposure, and a strong understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment. A bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field is preferred, as are professional designations such as CPCU or AU. Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills, sound judgment with complex risks, and the ability to build broker and client relationships are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail are also expected.
Functions:
- Finance
Compensation
USD $140,000-$200,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Globally recognized insurance group with an employee-owned culture
Industry
Insurance
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed
Age
employees
10,001+