AVP Underwriting Cyber

Howden•New York, NY

6d•$140,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DUAL North America is seeking an Assistant Vice President in Underwriting for its Cyber division. The AVP leads a team of underwriters, setting and executing production goals aligned with divisional strategy. The role combines portfolio management and leadership, including coaching and performance management. The AVP underwrites complex risks, develops key producer relationships, and drives business growth as a subject matter expert. The position focuses on underwriting high-severity reputational and operational risks, managing strategic broker partnerships, and differentiating products in an emerging risk space. The AVP has underwriting authority as outlined in the applicable Letter of Authority (LOA). The role is classified as exempt and full-time, reports to the EVP Underwriting, Cyber, and is based in New York, NY or Chicago, IL, with a hybrid workplace arrangement. Travel is listed as up to 50% or more in the role details; the qualifications section states up to 25% or more as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
8–10 years of relevant underwriting experience, with leadership exposure.
In-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Proven ability to manage and build broker and client relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to handle complex risks with sound judgment.
Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
Ability to travel as required for client meetings, conferences, or industry events; the qualifications section states up to 25% or more.
Ability to remain stationary approximately 50% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access files and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Define team production goals aligned with divisional goals and drive execution, both hands-on and through direct reports.
Coach, mentor, and train junior and senior underwriters.
Manage a team of underwriters, including conducting performance reviews, providing input to merit recommendations, and making termination decisions.
Review references from team members.
Curate a portfolio in accordance with underwriting guidelines and prescribed pricing tools, and build or grow a book of business within the applicable authority.
Execute annual new and renewal business goals by achieving agreed premium income and quote numbers, with desired hit ratios and retentions.
Build relationships with key producers to gain and place more business.
Quote and/or bind accounts.
Serve as a subject matter expert, applying advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk characteristics, including nuanced risks, limits, and pricing.
Monitor market dynamics, the competitive landscape, and product differences, and communicate market intelligence to the broader team and business.
Participate in Team Leader Meetings where applicable.
Hire for the team, raise job requisitions, participate in new-hire interviews, and make hiring decisions where applicable.
Exercise underwriting authority as outlined in the Letter of Authority (LOA).