Underwriting Product Manager, Cyber

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.
Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cyber and Technology E&O Underwriting Product Manager to be out technical leader at Twin Maples Specialty (This is not an IT position). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the cyber insurance market, strong underwriting expertise, and a proven track record of driving business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement technical expertise, training and profitability strategies for  segments of the the Cyber and Technology E&O products.
• Identify market trends, opportunities, and threats to inform underwriting strategy.
• Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines, rating plans, appetite strategies in order to deliver long term profitable growth .
• Collaborate with senior management to align the division’s goals with the overall company objectives.

Underwriting Excellence:

• Oversee the underwriting of Cyber & Technology E&O policies to ensure profitability and manage risk.
• Develop and implement underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting best practices and regulatory requirements.

Business Development:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and execute strategies to drive growth.

Operational Management:

• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze underwriting performance metrics to drive operational excellence.

Risk Management:

• Oversee the assessment and management of risks associated with Cyber & Technology E&O products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the Cyber insurance industry
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful underwriting strategies.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and team members.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.