Underwriter
Department: Cyber
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: US - California
Reporting To: Jess Olson
Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 / year
Description
We’re looking for an ambitious underwriting professional to join our growing CFC USA Cyber team. If you love solving complex problems, working closely with brokers, and want to deepen your expertise in one of the fastest‑moving areas of insurance, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark.
As an Underwriter, you’ll play a key part in managing and growing our US cyber portfolio. You’ll assess and underwrite low to mid‑complexity risks, apply sound judgement on submissions that fall outside automated processing, and help shape profitable growth across the region.
About the role
You’ll work closely with our broker partners—answering underwriting queries, clarifying appetite, improving submission quality, and building strong relationships through calls, meetings, and training sessions. Over time, you’ll become deeply fluent in CFC’s cyber product, underwriting philosophy, and risk assessment approach, positioning you as a trusted adviser in the market.
This is a hands‑on, collaborative role where your technical insight and broker engagement skills will directly influence the success of our cyber portfolio.
As a Cyber Underwriter, you will;
- Assess cyber risk exposures across a wide range of industries
- Underwrite new and renewal business within your delegated authority
- Develop and negotiate pricing, terms, and coverage structures
- Maintain accurate documentation and strong underwriting discipline
- Build excellent relationships with brokers and deliver responsive support
- Provide clear guidance on appetite, required info, and risk improvements
- Participate in broker meetings, presentations, and training sessions
- Ensure files meet internal quality, regulatory, and audit standards
- Contribute to process improvements and adoption of new tools
- Stay up‑to‑date on cyber threats, trends, and market developments
- Support a collaborative, high‑performing team culture
About you
We're looking for an ambitious Insurance professional looking to take the next step.
You’ll bring:
- A solid understanding of underwriting principles (cyber experience is a bonus, not a must)
- Strong analytical thinking and sound judgement
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work directly with brokers
- A proactive, curious mindset and eagerness to learn
- The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high‑quality work
- A collaborative approach and genuine enjoyment of working in a team
