Underwriter Cyber

Howden UK Brokers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellbeing benefits

Unlimited PTO

401k with match

Volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America is seeking an Underwriter for the Cyber division. You will provide expertise in risk evaluation, manage new and renewal submissions, and support profitable portfolio growth.

You will evaluate cyber risk exposures including security controls, incident history, and emerging threats to tailor insurance solutions. Up to 20% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business or a related field preferred.
• Professional certifications like CPCU/AU or similar designations a plus.
• 0-5 years underwriting experience or related field.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Curate a portfolio of business with underwriting guidelines and pricing tools.
• Evaluate, classify, and rate risks; set coverage standards.
• Achieve annual premium goals and desired hit ratios.
• Foster relationships with assigned producers.
• Gather information required to quote or bind an account.
• Prepare and send correspondence such as declinations and quotes.
• Stay updated on market dynamics and communicate insights.
• Provide coverage for team during peak periods.
• Underwriting authority per LOA.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Decision making

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management/finance/business

CPCU/AU or similar designations a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.

The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

Classification: Exempt/Full-time

Reports to: EVP Underwriting, Cyber

Travel: Up to 20% or more

Salary: $100,000.00-$140,000.00

Location: Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Hybrid

Role overview

DUAL North America is seeking an Underwriter for the Cyber division. At DUAL, underwriters play a key strategic role in shaping the underwriting framework and expanding broker relationships. In this role, you will provide expertise in risk evaluation, manage new and renewal submissions, and support profitable portfolio growth. In collaboration with the Cyber division, you will evaluate cyber risk exposures including security controls, incident history, and emerging threats to provide tailored insurance solutions.

Role responsibilities

• Curate a portfolio of business in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and prescribed pricing tools with minimal discretion, ensuring submissions meet underwriting standards for the program and are profitable
• Evaluate, select, classify and rate/price each risk; establish the standards of coverage and amount of protection to be offered.
• Execute on annual new and renewal business goals by achieving agreed premium income and hitting quote numbers with desired hit ratios and retentions
• Foster relationships with assigned producers
• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account
• Generate, edit, and send out a variety of correspondence such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics in their business line
• Keep up to date on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences and communicate market intelligence to the broader team
• Fill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailable
• Underwriting Authority: Has Underwriting Authority per an assigned LOA

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business or a related field preferred
• Professional certifications like CPCU/AU or similar designations a plus
• 0-5 years underwriting experience
• Solid understanding of underwriting principles and risk assessment
• Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 20% or more as required for client meetings, conferences, or industry events
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment

What we offer:

A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential