Cyber Underwriting VP for Growth & Leadership

DUAL North America, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a VP Underwriter for the Cyber division in a hybrid role based in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, or San Diego.

The role leads underwriting strategy, guides a team, and drives profitable portfolio growth while maintaining executive‑level client and broker relationships. The ideal candidate has extensive underwriting experience, professional designations, and strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field.
• 8–12 years of underwriting experience.
• CPCU, AU or similar designations preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage a small to mid‑sized team, handle evaluations, hiring, and terminations.
• Define team production goals aligned to division goals and drive execution.
• Review referrals from team members and input into underwriting decisions.
• Curate a portfolio per UW guidelines and pricing tools; participate in governance.
• Own division projects beyond direct area of expertise to broaden exposure.
• May manage budget for a team portion including staffing and travel costs.
• Build relationships with capacity providers and key brokers.
• Act as subject matter expert and lead in technical underwriting principles.
• Achieve annual premium targets and quote hit ratios with the team.
• Foster new relationships with producers to grow business.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Broker relationships

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Travel readiness

Team management

Cyber market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a VP Underwriter for the Cyber division in a hybrid role based in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, or San Diego.

The role leads underwriting strategy, guides a team, and drives profitable portfolio growth while maintaining executive‑level client and broker relationships. The ideal candidate has extensive underwriting experience, professional designations, and strong analytical and negotiation skills.