Vice President, Cyber Underwriting - Central Region

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

ANV Group Holdings Ltd. (“ANV”) is a leading managing general agency platform which writes a diversified mix of specialty, affinity and wholesale insurance products in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. With deep industry experience and a history of profitable growth, ANV acquires and scales MGAs and incubates and develops new offerings. Its differentiated underwriting expertise delivers outstanding solutions and service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU, RPLU) preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of progressive leadership spanning 10+ years, with deep specialization in complex cyber risk ecosystems and strategic portfolio management.
• Deep understanding of cyber risk, insurance products, and underwriting principles.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations.
• Strong business acumen with experience in regional strategy development and execution.
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain broker and client relationships.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics for decision-making and portfolio optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate a rapidly evolving cyber risk landscape and regulatory environment.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU, RPLU)

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic transformation of cyber insurance portfolios, focusing on innovative risk assessment and market penetration in key regional segments.
• Architect comprehensive performance frameworks for cyber underwriting, implementing advanced risk modeling and precision-driven financial governance.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of underwriters, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and industry partners to expand market presence and identify new business opportunities.
• Provide guidance on complex cyber risks, emerging threats, and evolving regulatory requirements to ensure sound underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate with product teams to enhance cyber insurance offerings and adapt to changing market dynamics.
• Ensure underwriting practices comply with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Utilize analytics and market intelligence to inform underwriting decisions and regional strategy.
• Partner with claims, actuarial, and risk management teams to optimize portfolio performance and client outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior