Manager, Renewals

Cowbell Cyber Inc.

9h • Remote

About The Position

Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders’ cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell’s underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.
Founded in 2019 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cowbell has rapidly grown, now operating across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and India. This growth was recently bolstered by a successful Series C fundraising round of $60 million from Zurich Insurance. This investment not only underscores the confidence in Cowbell’s mission but also accelerates our capacity to revolutionize cyber insurance on a global scale. With the backing of over 25 prominent reinsurance partners, Cowbell is poised to redefine how SMEs navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Cowbell Cyber is hiring a Manager, Renewals to join our Go to Market team.
The Manager, Renewals will lead and develop a team of Renewal Account Executives. This role is responsible for setting retention strategy, prioritizing policy and premium retention across the team’s book, and driving consistent execution against renewal goals. The Manager will coach and mentor team members, monitor performance and pipeline health, provide actionable feedback, and serve as a point of escalation for complex renewals, while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on retention excellence.
The Manager, Renewals will also manage a growing book of renewal business within their region. They will nurture relationships with agents and brokers to ensure Cowbell remains their number one option for clients. They are able to identify and overcome obstacles and challenges, identify opportunities for further growth, and create awareness of Cowbell’s key strategic advantages.

Requirements

• 5+ years of insurance experience in account management or business development, preferably with a carrier.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams in a Sales or Renewals environment.
• Proven ability to build, coach, and scale high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success driving account and premium retention.
• Strong cyber acumen or the ability to ramp quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial insurance experience preferred; Cyber, Tech E&O, or Professional Lines a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Renewal Account Executives to drive policy and premium retention.
• Own regional renewal strategy and prioritize the team’s book of business.
• Manage performance through clear goals, metrics, and accountability tied to retention outcomes.
• Set and maintain best practices for renewal execution.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative retention-focused culture.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy, 13 paid holidays in the US
• Company subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% for employee and eligible dependents)
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts, depending on your selected health insurance
• Stock options in a rapidly scaling startup
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Company paid basic Life, AD&D, STD & LTD and Voluntary benefits
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Winner of Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022 & 2023

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees