Underwriter, International Technology

CFC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFC, located in London, is seeking an Underwriter, International Technology, to manage a profitable portfolio across technology, cyber and E&O lines. You will collaborate with brokers and internal teams to assess risks, provide expert guidance and drive profitable growth in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers opportunity to deepen technical underwriting knowledge, mentor colleagues and contribute to product innovation while representing CFC at market events.

Qualifications

• Significant underwriting or broking experience within technology, cyber or professional indemnity/E&O.
• Strong technical knowledge of E&O, technology or cyber insurance products across multiple lines.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to present to brokers, colleagues and clients in various group settings.
• Genuine interest in emerging technologies and evolving risks in tech companies.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting new business and renewal opportunities across multiple lines.
• Build and strengthen broker relationships to identify profitable growth opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to brokers, explaining product features and market developments.
• Deliver presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Research emerging technologies, legislation and regulatory developments to inform underwriting decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Contribute to strategic projects, including product enhancements and process improvements.
• Support the team growth, retention and profitability objectives.
• Represent CFC at broker meetings and market events.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Broker relationships

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Emerging technologies

Job description

Underwriter, International Technology

Department: Technology (Underwriting)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

Reporting To: Team Leader

Description

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are the risks that come with it. Our International Technology Underwriting Team is at the forefront of underwriting emerging technology risks in territories including Australia and RoW and has enjoyed rapid growth over the last few years.

This has opened up a new opportunity for an ambitious professional with previous underwriting or broking experience who is excited by the prospect of joining a a collaborative, high-performing team. You'll have the opportunity to build strong broker relationships, deepen your technical expertise and underwrite business across multiple product lines.

We are consistently exploring developing technology and looking for new ways to provide first class support to the world’s most creative and disruptive new businesses, whilst understanding how quickly the risks facing these emerging industries can evolve. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in one of the fastest-growing areas of the insurance market.

About the role

As a Technology Underwriter, you'll be responsible for developing and managing a profitable portfolio of technology business across multiple classes, including Professional Indemnity (E&O), Cyber and General Liability. You'll work closely with brokers and colleagues to evaluate risks, deliver outstanding service, and help drive innovation across the product offering.

• Underwriting new business and renewal opportunities
• Building and strengthening broker relationships to identify and secure profitable growth opportunities.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to brokers, explaining product features, coverage enhancements and market developments.
• Delivering presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Researching emerging technologies, legislation and regulatory developments to inform underwriting decisions and product innovation.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced members of the underwriting team.
• Contributing to strategic projects, including product enhancements, new product launches and process improvements.
• Supporting the achievement of team growth, retention and profitability objectives.
• Representing CFC at broker meetings and market events

About you

We are looking for a driven self-starter with a strong work ethic who can contribute to a fast-paced working environment and excel within a high performance team.

• Significant underwriting or broking experience within technology, cyber or professional indemnity/E&O
• Strong technical knowledge of E&O, technology or cyber insurance products, with experience across multiple lines of business.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, combined with exceptional attention to detail.
• The communication skills and credibility to present to brokers, colleagues and clients in both small and large group settings.
• A genuine interest in emerging technologies and the evolving risks facing technology companies.

You will be expected to work at a high pace and intensity that underpins the successful framework of the CFC business and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support our ambitious growth plans.

Core Values

Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.

Challenge everything: We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.

Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.