Cyber & Tech E&O Underwriter — Grow a Profitable Portfolio

Westfield-Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Specialty in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Underwriter to oversee a complex Cyber Liability and Tech E&O book, concentrating on new business and broker retention. You will assess submissions, set terms, and collaborate with teams to sustain profitability while managing relationships with brokers and clients.

The role requires 3+ years of underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3+ years of Cyber Liability and/or Tech E&O underwriting experience.
• Proven ability to build broker relationships and generate new business.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking.
• Ability to travel and be onsite 4 days a week.
• Ability to think originally and welcome feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop, grow, and manage a profitable Cyber Liability portfolio with focus on new business production and key account retention.
• Drive underwriting profitability through disciplined risk selection, pricing, coverage analysis, and portfolio management strategies.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers to generate new business opportunities.
• Market products through broker meetings, events, presentations, and networking to expand distribution.
• Independently evaluate and underwrite complex risks by reviewing submissions and determining pricing and coverage.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, authority levels, systems, and procedures.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, Legal, and Product Development teams to support pricing strategies.
• Monitor cyber threat trends, claims activity, and marketplace changes to adjust strategies.
• Provide underwriting analysis, production updates, and portfolio performance metrics to senior management.

Skills

Cyber liability underwriting

Broker relationship management

Strong writing & communication

Independent work mindset

Willingness to travel

Onsite 4 days a week

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Westfield Specialty in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Underwriter to oversee a complex Cyber Liability and Tech E&O book, concentrating on new business and broker retention. You will assess submissions, set terms, and collaborate with teams to sustain profitability while managing relationships with brokers and clients.

The role requires 3+ years of underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel.