Underwriting Manager / Underwriting Specialist, Professional Liability (Cyber)

The Position:
The Underwriting Manager/Specialist is responsible for the submission generation, underwriting and policy issuance of Cyber & Technology Liability accounts with potential to work on Miscellaneous Professional Accounts in the Central Region.
Job Responsibilities:
Build strong long term profitable relationships with agents, brokers and policy holders.
Generate pipeline of submissions that meet department appetite.
Evaluate applications and related materials to determine acceptability of risks in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
Determine the need for additional evidence of insurability.
Participate in underwriting calls with clients and brokers to assess client’s cybersecurity controls.
Exercise judgment, negotiation and sound business decision making based on level of authority.
Prepare quotes and answer questions from brokers, policyholders or other external contacts and escalate issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary.
Provide acceptable level of underwriting documentation for all assigned accounts.
Be able to articulate underwriting positions and most importantly, reasons for such positions internally and externally.
Keeps current on claim trends and changes in legal and regulatory environment.
Provide monthly forecasts for new and renewal business and regular reconciliations to such forecasts.
Monitor new business flow, quote ratio and hit ratio from each target agency to monitor variances to plan.
Develop strategies to correct variances with each agency.
May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities
Required Skills/Experience:
4-6 years of Cyber underwriting experience
Desired Skills/Experience:
Strong relationships with wholesale and/or retail Cyber brokers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with management at a senior level
Knowledge of broader MPL classes of business is desirable
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
Independent and innovative thinker with creative problem solving skills & strategic thinking
Strong analytical skills/judgment and mathematical skills
Strong mentoring/coaching skills to more junior colleagues
Effective communication – both oral and written
Effective negotiation skills
Education:
BA or BS, ideally with a degree/major in Economics, Business, Finance, or Accounting
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