Cyber Development Underwriter (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Development Underwriter (Cybersecurity): Underwriting complex SME cyber risks and developing broker relationships to expand the UK cyber insurance book with an accent on commercial growth and technical risk assessment. Focus on driving pipeline creation, enhancing broker education on cyber exposures, and mentoring junior underwriting staff.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham, UK)

Company

A Fortune 500 global insurance organization known for its people-first culture and underwriting excellence.

What you will do

• Underwrite complex SME cyber risks within agreed authority and appetite.
• Develop and manage a panel of brokers to establish the company as a preferred cyber partner.
• Drive pipeline creation, new business conversion, and overall income delivery.
• Educate brokers on cyber risks and insurance solutions through meetings, training, and events.
• Maintain accurate CRM data to enable data-led engagement and performance reporting.
• Coach and mentor junior underwriters through referrals and professional guidance.

Requirements

• Proven experience underwriting Cyber risks, specifically within the SME space.
• Strong technical knowledge of cyber exposures, coverage, and underwriting discipline.
• Demonstrable success in building and developing professional broker relationships.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to trade and influence in the market.
• Experience working with CRM systems and digital underwriting platforms.
• Must be based in the UK to support the hybrid working model in Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous annual bonus.
• High employer pension contribution of up to 16%.
• Private medical and dental cover, including income protection and life assurance.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell.
• Flexible and hybrid working patterns.
• Additional perks including an electric car scheme and travel insurance.