Cyber Underwriting Associate: Risk & Growth

Ryan Specialty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Ryan Specialty seeks a Junior Underwriter to join its U.S. Cyber Practice in New York. You will support underwriting of Cyber submissions, review exposure data, assist with pricing and coverage, and prepare underwriting documentation alongside experienced underwriters.

This early-career role offers hands-on development in Cyber risk, collaboration with brokers, and exposure to a fast-paced specialty insurance environment, with opportunities for professional growth and licensure progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, insurance, finance, business administration, cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience in insurance, underwriting, brokerage, risk management, financial services, or a related field.
• Prior Property & Casualty or Cyber insurance experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with an interest in developing a career in Cyber and specialty insurance underwriting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supports the underwriting and evaluation of Cyber insurance submissions, reviewing exposure information, applications, loss history, and other relevant underwriting data.
• Assists in assessing new and renewal business against established Cyber underwriting guidelines, appetite, and risk selection criteria.
• Partners with senior underwriters to evaluate risks, develop terms and conditions, and determine appropriate pricing and coverage.
• Reviews and maintains policy and underwriting information to ensure files are complete, accurate, and current throughout the underwriting process.
• Communicates with brokers and clients to gather additional information, respond to questions, and help move submissions efficiently through the underwriting process.

Skills

Underwriting

Cyber knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Portfolio management

Broker relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Ryan Specialty seeks a Junior Underwriter to join its U.S. Cyber Practice in New York. You will support underwriting of Cyber submissions, review exposure data, assist with pricing and coverage, and prepare underwriting documentation alongside experienced underwriters.

This early-career role offers hands-on development in Cyber risk, collaboration with brokers, and exposure to a fast-paced specialty insurance environment, with opportunities for professional growth and licensure progress.