Senior/Executive Underwriter
Underwrites complex cyber and Technology E&O risks for large enterprise accounts, leads broker and client negotiations, and shapes portfolio strategy. Requires at least five years of underwriting experience, strong executive communication, and demonstrated mentorship of other underwriters.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Underwrite new and renewal accounts, including enterprise accounts with approximately $1B+ in revenue, while following underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and carrier requirements.
- Manage broker relationships for Coalition’s largest and most complex accounts and shape portfolio strategy.
- Maintain disciplined underwriting files, documentation, and internal tool usage in accordance with workflows and governance standards.
- Lead complex negotiations involving pricing, terms, structures, and exception requests.
- Apply technical underwriting judgment to complex organizations, including larger networks, subsidiaries, and operating-company exposures.
- Mentor other underwriters and strengthen underwriting discipline, broker communication, and deal strategy.
- Partner with Security, Claims, Product, Actuarial, and CPU teams on complex risk issues and underwriting decisions.
- Represent Underwriting in cross-functional discussions on portfolio optimization, product evolution, and market growth.
- Help develop regional underwriting practices, escalation standards, and process improvements.
- Travel regularly for broker management, client meetings, education, and market-facing activities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of underwriting experience, including several years handling complex cyber and Technology E&O risks for large enterprise businesses.
- Expertise analyzing complex cyber and Technology E&O risks and assessing their impact on underwriting, pricing, and portfolio outcomes.
- Ability to combine underwriting expertise with broker and client needs to craft creative solutions and explain decisions credibly to senior stakeholders.
- Strong executive presence and presentation skills, with the ability to lead complex broker and client conversations.
- Significant experience mentoring underwriters and influencing underwriting culture, standards, and operating practices.
Nice to Have
- Experience underwriting miscellaneous professional liability.
Compensation
- US base salary range: $150,000-$210,000 per year, depending on geographic market and factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Annual home office stipend and WeWork access.
- Mental and physical health wellness programs.
- Opportunities for advancement.
Skills
Cyber Underwriting, Technology E&O, Risk Analysis, Underwriting Guidelines, Risk Appetite, Portfolio Management, Broker Management, Pricing, Policy Negotiation, Enterprise Risk, Professional Liability, Executive Presentation Skills
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