Cyber Senior Underwriter

TL;DR

Cyber Senior Underwriter (Cyber Insurance): Underwrite and negotiate new business and renewals for cyber risks across open market and e-trade platforms with an accent on profitable portfolio growth, broker trading relationships, and technical referral support. Focus on maintaining underwriting discipline through authority, reviewing broker quotes, and strengthening cyber capability within the underwriting team.

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working)

Company

hirify.global is a people-first insurer within a Fortune 500 group.

What you will do

• Underwrite and negotiate new business and renewal cyber risks within authority.
• Manage key renewal accounts to support profitable retention.
• Build and strengthen trading relationships with broker partners to secure placements.
• Act as a technical referral point and support development of underwriters in the team.
• Review broker-generated quotes and articulate product value to win business.
• Manage workflow through internal underwriting and e-trade platforms (e.g., Acturis).

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience underwriting cyber insurance.
• Proven experience across both new business and renewals.
• Strong broker and market relationships.
• Confidence handling referrals and supporting less experienced underwriters.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience using e-trade platforms (Acturis desirable, not essential).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with the role based in Manchester.
• Competitive salary plus generous annual bonus.
• Up to 16% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical and dental cover, plus income protection and life assurance.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options).
• Learning and long-term career progression support.

Hiring process

• Apply to start a conversation.