VP Underwriting Cyber

Howden•Philadelphia, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

DUAL North America is seeking a VP Underwriter for its Cyber division. VP Underwriters help define underwriting strategy, build broker relationships, evaluate nuanced risks, manage a team through the employee lifecycle, and grow a profitable portfolio. The role leads underwriting across crisis and reputational risk classes, drives product innovation in response to global threats, and manages key client and broker relationships at the executive level. The position has underwriting authority as outlined in the applicable LOA. This is an exempt, full-time hybrid role based in New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; or San Diego, CA. Travel is listed as up to 50% or more in the role details and up to 25% or more in the requirements. The salary range is $200,000–$235,000 plus a discretionary annual bonus. The position reports to the EVP Underwriting, Cyber.

Requirements

8–12 years of relevant underwriting experience.
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.
Ability to remain stationary approximately 50% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access files and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations.

Responsibilities

Manage a small- to mid-sized team, including performance evaluations, hiring and recruiting, and termination decisions.
Define team production goals aligned with division goals and drive execution hands-on and through direct reports.
Review referrals from team members.
Curate a portfolio in accordance with underwriting guidelines and prescribed pricing tools; provide input to governance and underwriting guidelines as applicable.
Own division-level projects or initiatives outside the direct area of expertise to gain knowledge of broader organizational operations.
May manage a small-team or divisional budget, including staffing and travel and entertainment costs.
Build working relationships with capacity providers and understand capacity.
Act as a subject matter expert for the business with peers, leadership, and the team.
Apply advanced technical underwriting principles and assess nuanced risks, limits, and pricing.
Meet annual new and renewal business goals, including premium income, quote numbers, hit ratios, and retentions, and ensure the team meets its goals.
Build relationships with key producers to generate and place more business.
Travel for client meetings, conferences, or industry events as required.