Account Executive (Cyber Insurance)

Cowbell; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowbell, a leader in cyber insurance, is looking for an Account Executive to drive business development across the independent agent network. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of insurance experience, a strong background in business development, and a proactive approach to client relationships. Join Cowbell to thrive in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and client success.

Benefits

Employee equity plan

Comprehensive wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance experience in a business development or production underwriting role.
• Small Commercial insurance experience preferred.
• Cyber knowledge or willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Drive awareness of Cowbell Cyber products through independent agency network.
• Proactively close and onboard newly established relationships throughout the country.
• Communicate Cowbell’s value proposition to key stakeholders.

Skills

Business Development

Insurance Knowledge

Self-motivated

Client Growth

Job description

Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders’ cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell’s underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.

Founded in 2019 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cowbell has rapidly grown, now operating across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and India. This growth was recently bolstered by a successful Series C fundraising round of $60 million from Zurich Insurance. This investment not only underscores the confidence in Cowbell’s mission but also accelerates our capacity to revolutionize cyber insurance on a global scale. With the backing of over 25 prominent reinsurance partners, Cowbell is poised to redefine how SMEs navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

The Account Executive is tasked with developing and maintaining relationships with selected independent agents to drive small commercial production through virtual and in person meetings. The Account Executive is able to identify opportunities and create awareness of Cowbell’s key strategic advantages within our retail distribution channels.

What you will do:

• Drive awareness of the Cowbell Cyber products through the independent agency network.
• Become a cyber expert, driving new business and cross sell opportunities for our partner agencies.
• Proactively close and onboard newly established relationships throughout the country.
• Effectively communicate Cowbell’s value proposition to key stakeholders at an executive level.
• Make an immediate impact with currently appointed retail brokers.
• Meet and manage weekly, monthly and annual activity metrics.
• Collaborate with a passionate team, have fun, grow, learn, and teach the company along the way.
• Be a point of accountability for distribution success.

What Cowbell needs from you:

• 3+ years of insurance experience in a business development or production underwriting role.
• 2+ years working with the independent agent network.
• Small Commercial insurance experience preferred.
• Expert in your territory identifying key retail partners.
• Cyber knowledge or willingness to learn quickly.
• Self-starter, self-motivated and results-oriented mentality. You take initiative to solve problems with high energy and urgency.
• Proven success in distribution with an emphasis on growing new clients (Retail or Wholesale).
• Cyber, Tech E&O and Professional lines insurance experience is a plus but not required.

What Cowbell brings to the table:

• Employee equity plan for all and wealth enablement plan for select customer facing roles
• Comprehensive wellness program, meditation app subscriptions, lunch and learn, book club, happy hours and much more
• Professional development and the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of cyber insurance, cyber security as well as continuing to build your professional skills in a team environment

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Cowbell is a leading innovator in cyber insurance, dedicated to empowering businesses to always deliver their intended outcomes as the cyber threat landscape evolves. Guided by our core values of TRUE—Transparency, Resiliency, Urgency, and Empowerment—we are on a mission to be the gold standard for businesses to understand, manage, and transfer cyber risk.

At Cowbell, we foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where every employee is empowered to contribute and grow. We pride ourselves on our commitment to transparency and resilience, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed industry standards.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and valued. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for professional development.

For more information, please visit https://cowbell.insure/.