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CFC

Cyber SME Underwriter

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Permanent - Full Time Location: US - New York Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 / year Description ... You'll handle accounts primarily in the SME space, balancing technical underwriting with ...

Hyperiongrp

Sr. Underwriter, Cyber

New York, NY · Hybrid

$125K - $175K/yr

Exempt/Full-Time * Reports to: SVP Underwriting, Cyber & Technology Risk * Travel: Up to 25% or ... In this role, you will provide technical expertise to evaluate insurance submissions, balancing ...

Howden Group

Sr. Underwriter, Cyber

New York, NY · Hybrid

$125K - $175K/yr

Exempt/Full-Time * Reports to: SVP Underwriting, Cyber & Technology Risk * Travel: Up to 25% or ... In this role, you will provide technical expertise to evaluate insurance submissions, balancing ...

Howden Group Holdings

Sr. Underwriter, Cyber

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Exempt/Full-Time * Reports to: SVP Underwriting, Cyber & Technology Risk * Travel: Up to 25% or ... In this role, you will provide technical expertise to evaluate insurance submissions, balancing ...

Hyperiongrp

Sr. Underwriter, Cyber

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$125K - $175K/yr

Exempt/Full-Time * Reports to: SVP Underwriting, Cyber & Technology Risk * Travel: Up to 25% or ... In this role, you will provide technical expertise to evaluate insurance submissions, balancing ...

Howden Group

Sr. Underwriter, Cyber

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$125K - $175K/yr

Exempt/Full-Time * Reports to: SVP Underwriting, Cyber & Technology Risk * Travel: Up to 25% or ... In this role, you will provide technical expertise to evaluate insurance submissions, balancing ...

Berkley

Executive Sales Underwriter

Sewickley, PA · On-site

Eastern Pennsylvania Strategic Technical Underwriting * Independently underwrite complex middle ... The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time ...

Hyperiongrp

Sr. Underwriter E&S Property

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$110K - $150K/yr

Exempt/Full-Time * Reports to: AVP Underwriting, E&S Property or above * Travel: Up to 25% or more ... In this role, you will provide technical expertise to evaluate insurance submissions, balancing ...

Howden Group

Sr. Underwriter E&S Property

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$110K - $150K/yr

Exempt/Full-Time * Reports to: AVP Underwriting, E&S Property or above * Travel: Up to 25% or more ... In this role, you will provide technical expertise to evaluate insurance submissions, balancing ...

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How much do full time technical underwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time technical 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 does a technical underwriter do?

A technical underwriter evaluates insurance applications by analyzing technical data, risk factors, and policy details to determine coverage eligibility and pricing. They use specialized tools and industry knowledge to assess risks accurately and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines.

What is the highest paying underwriting job?

Senior and executive-level underwriting roles, such as Chief Underwriting Officer or Vice President of Underwriting, tend to be the highest paying in the field. These positions require extensive experience, advanced certifications, and leadership skills, often offering six-figure salaries or higher depending on the company and industry segment.

Is underwriting a lot of math?

Full Time Technical Underwriters use math to analyze risk, assess financial data, and determine policy eligibility. Strong quantitative skills, including basic arithmetic, statistics, and data analysis, are important for accurate decision-making in this role.

What is the difference between Full Time Technical Underwriter vs Full Time Underwriter?

AspectFull Time Technical UnderwriterFull Time Underwriter
CredentialsTypically requires industry certifications like CPCU or ARMMay require similar certifications but often less technical focus
Work EnvironmentAnalyzes complex risk data, collaborates with underwriters and agentsReviews applications, assesses risk, and makes approval decisions
Industry UsageCommon in insurance companies, especially in specialized linesWidely used across insurance sectors for risk assessment

Full Time Technical Underwriters focus on detailed risk analysis and technical assessments, often requiring specialized certifications. Full Time Underwriters handle broader risk evaluation and decision-making. Both roles are essential in insurance, but Technical Underwriters typically work more on complex cases requiring technical expertise.

Will AI replace underwriting?

AI is increasingly used in underwriting to automate data analysis and risk assessment, enhancing efficiency and consistency. However, full replacement of human underwriters is unlikely, as complex judgment, ethical considerations, and relationship management still require human expertise. Underwriters often work alongside AI tools to improve decision-making processes.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Technical Underwriter job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,878 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Cyber SME Underwriter

CFC

New York, NY • On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Cyber SME Underwriter
Department: Cyber
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: US - New York
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 / year
Description
At CFC, we do things differently. We're a specialist insurance provider built on curiosity, collaboration and a genuine passion for innovation - especially in cyber. As our US cyber business continues to grow, we're looking for a Cyber Underwriter to join our team in New York and play a key role in supporting our admitted cyber offering.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an early‑career cyber underwriter who enjoys a fast‑paced environment, values strong broker relationships, and wants to deepen their technical knowledge while being commercial, visible, and influential in the market.
About the role
In this role, you'll work within CFC USA's underwriting appetite to deliver low‑touch admitted cyber quotes outside of the Connect platform, making sure brokers receive a timely, high‑quality service within agreed SLAs and underwriting authority. You'll handle accounts primarily in the SME space, balancing technical underwriting with responsiveness and commercial judgement.
You'll spend a significant part of your time engaging with brokers - meeting new partners, supporting quoting and binding activity, and helping them understand the value of CFC's admitted cyber platform for their clients. You'll be comfortable explaining coverage, highlighting product features and enhancements, and supporting new product launches as part of a wider, collaborative cyber team.
Alongside underwriting and broker engagement, you'll manage new business and retention activity for key broker partners, deal with ad‑hoc enquiries, contribute to reporting and performance monitoring, and represent CFC at relevant internal and external industry events.
About you
What matters most is your curiosity, drive, and enthusiasm for cyber underwriting.
Ideally you'll have experience working in a cyber assistant role, with a solid grounding in cyber underwriting risk and a genuine interest in developing your technical expertise. You enjoy working under pressure, can think analytically about risk, and take pride in delivering clear, accurate and timely work.
You'll ideally bring existing relationships within the US cyber insurance community and a foundational understanding of related lines such as professional liability or technology E&O. You're tech‑savvy, quick to learn new systems, and happy working across Microsoft Office tools and CFC's proprietary platforms.

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