Senior Underwriter, Cyber & Tech

Sr Underwriter (Sr UW)

Responsible for producing, underwriting and retaining profitable Cyber business for the company, Sr Underwriter (Sr UW) Underwriting primary task is to underwrite, maintain and grow the Ambridge Cyber portfolio in accordance with the business plan, strategy, authority levels and regulatory environment. Sr UW Underwriting reports directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) as a key stakeholder in the underwriting performance for a select portion of the team's Cyber business. Sr UW Underwriting will oftentimes be asked to oversee or otherwise provide guidance to the Underwriting assistants within the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Underwrite, maintain and grow the Ambridge Small Business ($<50m Insured revenue) Cyber portfolio in accordance with the business plan, strategy, authority levels and regulatory environment.
• Exhibit technical Cyber expertise with service of new and existing clients through cross-selling opportunities, account development, execution of client requests and problem solving in accordance with the objectives and procedures based on Ambridge's core values and standards.
• Manage the entire underwriting cycle for individual accounts and assist in the preparation of and calculation of underwriting figures for input into the Business Plan.
• Gather and evaluate relevant underwriting and risk information independently; communicate findings and analysis to other key Ambridge staff and management.
• Initiate pricing discussions on new and renewal accounts; liaise with Actuarial and management to ensure pricing approach is competitive yet profitable.
• Negotiate and commit underwriting capacity financial arrangements in the best interest of the company, long and short range; ensure that business is being carried out within underwriting capacity.
• Advise clients on policy coverages and policy contract wording.
• Ensure that all submissions are written within regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in discussions on risks written by other offices within Ambridge.
• Establish and maintain knowledge of internal controls and all procedures relating to underwriting.
• Identify and raise issues with in-force accounts / risks; using best judgement, liaise with a variety of other disciplines including claims, legal and/or loss control on issues; recommend solutions to ensure risks are mitigated or referred to management.
• Construct bespoke policy wordings and endorsements; Use discretion when recommending changes to terms and conditions.
• Carry out research on specific accounts as appropriate.
• Travel to and participate/lead client meetings; use judgement on how best to balance costs with business needs.
• Maintain key client relationships critical to the on-going success of the business.
• Encourage dialogue with other market practitioners to gain the benefit of market information.
• Identify exposure to loss and recommend appropriate pricing and coverages.
• Participate, as needed, in interviewing, hiring, training, and development of additional staff.
• Work with team leaders on identifying areas of improvement, create efficiencies and improve margins.
• Maintain quality control of renewal expirations, avoid any lapse in coverage.
• Investigate and reconcile financial inquiries and discrepancies relating to bound policies.
• Contribute to the research and development of new business.
• Contribute to preparation of data for inclusion in the company report and accounts.
• Oversee centralized inboxes for Cyber focus group

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