US Underwriting Management Leader - Small Business

US Underwriting Management Leader Small Business Division: Cyber Risks

Underwriting Manager with responsibility for all aspects of cyber underwriting management within our Small Business segment including cyber, tech E&O, and MPL.

Lead underwriting management for Small Business within Cyber Risks regarding:

• Underwriter Guidelines
• Pricing
• Risk selection tools
• Training
• Admitted rate plans
• Data analytics
• Digital trading systems
• Underwriting exposure limits and sublimits

Analyse product underwriting performance data such as quote/bind/referral/decline rates, and propose adjustments to portfolio management and risk selection to drive profitable growth. Work closely with the pricing actuary and Cyber Data Science and Analytics to monitor the portfolio and suggest corrective measures as required to enhance the profitability. Liaise with other Beazley central assurance teams compliance, risk management, and internal audit; to ensure continuity of SME underwriting business plan delivery whilst effectively controlling and reporting enterprise risk. Support the Head of Global Cyber Digital Risks on implementing the SME strategy and roadmap Participant in media opportunities and thought leadership/marketing as required Participate in the cross functional team delivery model by contributing to Underwriting process design, digital technology delivery and development of operational support within the division.

We are seeking an individual with deep technical expertise across cyber, technology E&O, and MPL products, with strong grounding in portfolio management, coverage structures, compliance considerations, and pricing or actuarial approaches. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on underwriting or underwriting management experience, with a comprehensive understanding of underwriting philosophy, policy wording, and risk selection frameworks. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in both manual and digital trading environments and will have experience designing, implementing, or enhancing underwriting processes, systems, and tools. An analytical mindset and the ability to interpret data to inform underwriting, pricing, and system decisions is essential to achieving profitable growth. We are looking for someone who combines commercial judgment with strong financial and operational awareness. Excellent communication skillswritten and verbalare critical, as the role requires regular interaction and influence across a broad range of seniority levels and functional areas. Experience developing, mentoring, or guiding underwriting teams will be valuable, alongside a proven ability to collaborate effectively, embrace change, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong analytical capability with high attention to detail
• Solid understanding of underwriting processes and risk selection
• Awareness of legislative, regulatory, and competitive market environments
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how underwriting interacts with other functions
• High proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Highly accurate and numerate

Knowledge and Experience:

• Broad commercial and financial knowledge
• Extensive experience within the insurance industry
• Experience working with clients, brokers, or partners in a service-focused capacity

Aptitude and Disposition:

• Outcome-focused, proactive, and adaptable
• Professional, credible, and able to build trusted relationships
• Enthusiastic approach to teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Competencies:

• Integrity
• Team building & working
• Customer focus
• Resilience
• Technical competence/expertise
• Business/financial acumen
• Active listening
• Developing people
• Achievement drive
• Analytical thinking
• Conceptual thinking

It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere to Beazley's core values - Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing as they contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image and experience to our external customers.

Beazley: Beazley is a specialist insurance company with over 30 years' experience helping people, communities, and businesses to manage risk all around the world. Our products are wide ranging from cyber & tech to marine, healthcare, financial institutions, and contingency, covering risks like the weather, film production or protection from deadly weapons. We are a flexible and innovative employer offering a friendly, collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment. We empower people to choose where to work given the work that needs to be done. Collaboration in office spaces is important but we do not mandate a set number of days in the office or from home you decide what works best for you and the role you are in. We have a wonderful mix of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds at Beazley with over 1500 of us working around the world. Employee's diversity, experience and passion allow us to keep innovating and moving forward, delivering the best.

The rewards:

• The opportunity to connect and build long-lasting professional relationships while advancing your career with a growing, dynamic organization
• Attractive base compensation and discretionary performance related annual bonus
• Competitively priced medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match and immediate vesting
• 22 days annual PTO (full-time, prorated for 1st calendar year of employment), plus paid public holidays with the ability to flex the religious bank holidays to suit your religious beliefs. Additional PTO purchase is available up to a maximum of 5 days per calendar year.
• Up to $700 reimbursement towards home office setup
• Free in-office lunch, travel reimbursement for travel to office, and monthly lifestyle allowance in support of your wellbeing
• The opportunity to save for, and purchase, shares of Beazley stock
• Six months fully paid parental leave, regardless of how you come to parenthood
• Company paid sabbatical up to 12 weeks after 10 years of continued service
• Support with exam/study leave and fees for relevant qualifications related to furthering education
• Up to 2.5 days matched paid leave for volunteering at a charity of your choice and 5 days paid leave to provide or arrange care for a dependent with a long term care need annually
• Smart working policy and flexible working culture, trusting our employees to do what works best for them, their role and the needs of the business

Salary for this role will be tailored to the successful individual's location and experience. The expected compensation range for this position is $165k- $200k per year plus discretionary annual bonus. You will be able to discuss your salary expectations should you be contacted about this role.

Don't meet all the requirements? At Beazley we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every requirement and qualification in the job specification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or one of our other roles.