What is the role of a Underwriter of Cyber Digital at Bowhead Specialty?

The Underwriter of Cyber Digital position at Bowhead Specialty is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Professional Services field.

Where is this Underwriter of Cyber Digital job located?

Chicago, Illinois, 60661, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Underwriter of Cyber Digital role?

Full-time or part-time position

How can I apply for the Underwriter of Cyber Digital position at Bowhead Specialty?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Underwriter of Cyber Digital at Bowhead Specialty

Underwriter of Cyber Digital

Bowhead Specialty, partnering with American Family (rated A XV by A.M. Best) is a best in class insurance underwriting operation focused on Management Liability, Excess Casualty, Errors & Omissions and Healthcare. Our company is dynamic and growing. We encourage those who join us to be active participants in building our future.

Position Summary

The Digital Cyber Underwriter is responsible for underwriting, pricing, and producing cyber insurance quotes for small/medium business clients using a proprietary technology platform. This role blends underwriting judgment with efficient, data-driven decision-making to deliver accurate, timely quotes while supporting profitable growth of the Cyber portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate small/medium business cyber risks received through wholesale brokers using automated underwriting tools, third-party data, and platform-generated insights
Produce, review, and bind cyber insurance quotes through a technology-enabled platform
Apply underwriting guidelines, pricing models, and risk appetite consistently
Identify risk characteristics related to data security, privacy, and technology exposures
Collaborate with Product, Technology, and Operations teams to improve underwriting workflows and platform performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokerage partners through responsive, professional communication to support distribution and portfolio growth
Actively follow up on issued quotes and respond to broker inquiries regarding coverage, pricing, and underwriting decisions to support quote-to-bind conversion
Collaborate with Distribution and Leadership teams to align underwriting strategy with wholesale channel goals
Gather broker feedback to help improve product design, underwriting rules, and platform functionality
Monitor portfolio performance and flat trends or emerging cyber risks

Qualifications:

2+ years of underwriting experience, preferably in Cyber and/or Technology E&O
Strong understanding of cyber risk exposures for small/medium businesses
Comfort working in a tech-forward, platform-based underwriting environment
Ability to balance speed, accuracy, and sound underwriting judgment
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with automated or rules-based underwriting platforms
Familiarity with cyber security controls, data privacy regulations, or risk assessment tools
Prior high-growth environment experience

Underwriter of Cyber Digital at Bowhead Specialty – Chicago, Illinois

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