AVP Cyber Underwriting Leader — Hybrid, High Impact

DUAL North America, Inc.; New York, Chicago (NY, IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

401k with match

Volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. seeks an AVP Underwriting Cyber for hybrid work in New York or Chicago. The role leads a team of underwriters, sets production goals, and drives growth in high-severity cyber risks.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in underwriting with leadership exposure and holds CPCU/AU or equivalent. Excellent broker relationships, pricing acumen, and risk assessment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field.
• 8–10 years of underwriting experience with leadership exposure.
• CPCU/AU or similar certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Define team production goals aligned to division goals and drive execution.
• Coach, mentor and train junior/senior underwriters.
• Manage performance reviews and merit recommendations.
• Review references from team members and support hiring decisions.
• Curate a book of business within underwriting guidelines and expand own book.
• Underwrite high-severity cyber risks and develop broker relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Underwriting

Broker relationships

Negotiation

Analytical skills

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DUAL North America, Inc. seeks an AVP Underwriting Cyber for hybrid work in New York or Chicago. The role leads a team of underwriters, sets production goals, and drives growth in high-severity cyber risks.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in underwriting with leadership exposure and holds CPCU/AU or equivalent. Excellent broker relationships, pricing acumen, and risk assessment are essential.