Senior Cyber Underwriter — Strategy & Leadership

The Jonus Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jonus Group seeks an experienced Executive Cyber Underwriter to lead underwriting efforts for cyber insurance products, assessing complex risks and developing tailored solutions. You will collaborate with brokers, clients and internal teams to drive profitability while staying ahead of cyber threats, mentoring junior underwriters and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role combines strategic risk management with hands-on underwriting, product development, and client-facing presentations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proven cyber underwriting experience.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity risks and trends.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional designations (CPCU/AU, CISSP/CISM) are desirable.
• Ability to mentor junior underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite complex cyber insurance risks.
• Tailor coverage solutions with brokers and clients.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and trends.
• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and legal teams.
• Lead and mentor junior underwriters.
• Support marketing through presentations and events.
• Review and improve underwriting processes.
• Ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance.
• Contribute to innovative cyber insurance products.

Skills

Underwriting

Cybersecurity knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Risk Management/Cybersecurity

Job description

The Jonus Group seeks an experienced Executive Cyber Underwriter to lead underwriting efforts for cyber insurance products, assessing complex risks and developing tailored solutions. You will collaborate with brokers, clients and internal teams to drive profitability while staying ahead of cyber threats, mentoring junior underwriters and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role combines strategic risk management with hands-on underwriting, product development, and client-facing presentations to