Senior Cyber Underwriter — Lead High-Stakes Risks

DUAL North America, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the Cyber division in a hybrid role across New York, NY or Chicago, IL. You will evaluate complex submissions, balance risk and profitability, and influence underwriting decisions while leading a team.

You will collaborate with brokers, expand relationships, and contribute to cyber product evolution in response to emerging threats. 5–8 years of underwriting experience and CPCU/AU preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant underwriting experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations preferred.
• In-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex insurance risks within granted authority and analyze risk exposures.
• Ensure submissions meet underwriting standards and are profitable.
• Curate a portfolio of business per underwriting guidelines with discretion.
• Identify changes in risk exposures and loss trends to maximize profitability.
• Lead account negotiations and support cyber product evolution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.

Skills

Broker relationships

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Finance, Business, or related field

CPCU or AU certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the Cyber division in a hybrid role across New York, NY or Chicago, IL. You will evaluate complex submissions, balance risk and profitability, and influence underwriting decisions while leading a team.

You will collaborate with brokers, expand relationships, and contribute to cyber product evolution in response to emerging threats. 5–8 years of underwriting experience and CPCU/AU preferred.