Executive Underwriter – Cyber

Oliver James; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James seeks an experienced Cyber Executive Underwriter to support growth of the US cyber insurance portfolio. You will own complex National Accounts and contribute to portfolio development, working with large brokers and cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in commercial underwriting with a cyber focus, a proven track record with large accounts, and a strong network in the US cyber market. This is a hybrid US role with remote options from New York or Chicago.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial insurance underwriting with a strong cyber background.
• Established retail underwriting experience in the US cyber market.
• Proven ability to manage large corporate and National Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex Cyber risks, including large commercial and National Accounts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key brokers, including national/global firms.
• Drive profitable growth through new business development and renewal management.
• Evaluate exposures, risk quality, and underwriting terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams on large and multinational accounts.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the US cyber portfolio and strategy.

Skills

Cyber underwriting

US retail underwriting

Large accounts underwriting

Broker relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Portfolio growth

Job description

Location: New York (Remote) / Chicago (Hybrid)

Salary: – $170k – $225k (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

An established global commercial P&C insurance organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Cyber Executive Underwriter to support the continued expansion of its US cyber insurance portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing cyber underwriting operation, taking ownership of complex National Accounts and playing an important role in the continued development of the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex Cyber risks, with a particular focus on large commercial and National Accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key retail brokers, including major national and global brokerage firms.
• Drive profitable portfolio growth through new business development, renewal management and effective broker engagement.
• Evaluate complex cyber exposures, assessing risk quality, coverage requirements and appropriate underwriting terms.
• Work closely with internal underwriting colleagues and international teams on large and multinational accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities and strengthen the organisation’s position within the US Cyber insurance market.
• Contribute to the wider development of the cyber portfolio, supporting underwriting strategy and long-term growth objectives.

Experience & Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience within commercial insurance underwriting, with a strong background in Cyber.
• Essential: Established retail underwriting experience within the US Cyber insurance market.
• Proven experience underwriting large corporate and National Accounts
• Strong understanding of the E&S / surplus lines market.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex accounts and delivering profitable portfolio growth.
• Strong market reputation, with the ability to build credibility and develop relationships with senior brokers and clients.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience within a large commercial carrier or established insurance organisation is preferred.