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AVP, Cyber Underwriter

New York, NY ยท On-site

$168K - $210K/yr

Position Summary The Executive Property and Casualty Underwriter is responsible for driving profitable growth through effective risk management and underwriting strategies, leading the development of ...

Underwriter - Cyber Risks Division: Cyber Risks Key Relationships: Brokers, underwriters, claims, wordings, insureds, external clients and suppliers. Job Summary: To underwrite a Cyber & Technology ...

Underwriter - Cyber Risks Division: Cyber Risks Key Relationships: Brokers, underwriters, claims, wordings, insureds, external clients and suppliers. Job Summary: To underwrite a Cyber & Technology ...

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How much do cyber underwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber underwriter in the United States is $78,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges a Cyber Underwriter faces on the job?

Cyber Underwriters often encounter the challenge of staying current with rapidly evolving cyber threats and changes in regulatory environments. They must continuously learn about new technologies, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies to accurately assess risk and set appropriate policy terms. Balancing risk with competitive pricing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers also require careful judgment and communication skills. Navigating these challenges successfully helps ensure sound decision-making and mitigates potential losses for both insurers and clients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cyber Underwriter position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cyber Underwriter, you need a solid understanding of cyber risk assessment, insurance principles, and data analysis, typically supported by a degree in finance, insurance, or information security. Familiarity with cyber risk modeling tools, underwriting platforms, and certifications such as CPCU or CISSP can be highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help in evaluating risks and collaborating with clients and colleagues. Mastering both technical and interpersonal skills ensures accurate risk evaluation and fosters trust with stakeholders in this rapidly evolving field.

What does a Cyber Underwriter do?

A Cyber Underwriter assesses and evaluates cyber risks for businesses seeking insurance coverage. They analyze data related to cybersecurity threats, company policies, and industry trends to determine coverage terms, pricing, and risk mitigation strategies. Their role involves collaborating with brokers, security experts, and clients to tailor policies that protect against cyber threats such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and business interruptions.

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Cyber Underwriter / Senior Underwriter, Northeast Retail

Cyber Underwriter / Senior Underwriter, Northeast Retail

At-Bay

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

About At-Bay
At-Bay is the world's first InsurSec provider designed from the ground up to help businesses tackle cyber risk head on. By combining industry-leading insurance with world-class cybersecurity technology, At-Bay offers end-to-end prevention and protection for the digital age. With 98% of cyber insurance claims in the past five years coming from small and mid-size businesses with revenue under $2B, providing an integrated solution to help manage risk is more critical than ever.
At-Bay helps its 35,000+ customers close their security technology and skills gap - all through their cyber insurance policy - making them less likely to be hit with a ransomware attack. As a full-stack insurance company, At-Bay offers multiple lines of specialty insurance, including Cyber, Tech E&O, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) policies.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and grow At-Bay's core retail broker base and GWP, making sure our brokers are getting world-class service at all times.
  • Portfolio Management: Closely manage and monitor a middle market book of business, ensuring financial targets are met and implementing strategies to optimize profitability.
  • Propose & negotiate price, coverage, and terms for insurance policies, and actively identify account rounding opportunities
  • Solicit and analyze risk within At-bay's guidelines and ensure proper documentation. service existing renewals and new business portfolio
  • Collaborate with cyber analytics, product, marketing and other parts of At-bay to make sure brokers are getting the best At-bay has to offer
  • Work with technology and data teams to create tools to enhance the underwriting process

Attributes and Qualifications
  • Proven experience as underwriter or account executive in cyber liability, Tech, Media E&O, Miscellaneous E&O, other E&O lines or specialty commercial insurance
  • You possess solid knowledge of specialty commercial underwriting, and insurance industry theories and practices
  • Strong technology affinity, ability to work with advanced analytics software
  • Technical background. Strong plus if you already know what DNS, IP addresses, ports, databases and other software/computer networking concepts are.
  • You're an amazing team player; you make everyone else on the team better and you don't let your ego get in the way
  • You are a driven person who gets a deep satisfaction from getting things done, and is not afraid to cross the t's and dot the i's
  • You are comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic tech environment
  • You have a clear, concise communication style

What you'll get
  • A competitive salary, benefits and options package
  • An amazing role and professional growth opportunity
  • Passionate, smart, and fun people to work with

Our estimated base pay range for an Underwriter is $90,000-$115,000 and a Senior Underwriter role is $110,000-$150,000 per year. Base salary is determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to market data, location, internal equitability, domain knowledge, experiences and skills. In general, if the position sparks your interest we encourage you to apply - our team prioritizes talent.