Howden Buffalo Inc

Underwriter Cyber

Howden Buffalo Inc • $100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business or related field preferred
  • Professional certifications like CPCU/AU are a plus
  • 0-5 years of underwriting experience
  • Solid understanding of underwriting principles and risk assessment
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

  • Curate a profitable portfolio in alignment with underwriting guidelines
  • Evaluate and classify risks to establish coverage standards
  • Achieve annual business goals for new and renewal policies
  • Build and maintain relationships with assigned producers
  • Compile information necessary for quoting and binding accounts
  • Generate and manage various correspondence related to underwriting
  • Stay informed on market trends and communicate insights to the team

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Encouragement of new ideas and personal development
  • Supportive environment for strategic success and community impact
Full Job Description
DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Underwriter Cyber
  • Classification: Exempt/Full-time
  • Reports to: EVP Underwriting, Cyber
  • Travel: Up to 20% or more
  • Salary: $100,000.00-$120,000.00
  • Location: Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Hybrid
Role overview DUAL North America is seeking an Underwriter for the Cyber division. At DUAL, underwriters play a key strategic role in shaping the underwriting framework and expanding broker relationships. In this role, you will provide expertise in risk evaluation, manage new and renewal submissions, and support profitable portfolio growth. In collaboration with the Cyber division, you will evaluate cyber risk exposures including security controls, incident history, and emerging threats to provide tailored insurance solutions. Role responsibilities • Curate a portfolio of business in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and prescribed pricing tools with minimal discretion, ensuring submissions meet underwriting standards for the program and are profitable • Evaluate, select, classify and rate/price each risk; establish the standards of coverage and amount of protection to be offered. • Execute on annual new and renewal business goals by achieving agreed premium income and hitting quote numbers with desired hit ratios and retentions • Foster relationships with assigned producers • Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account • Generate, edit, and send out a variety of correspondence such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics in their business line • Keep up to date on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences and communicate market intelligence to the broader team • Fill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailable • Underwriting Authority: Has Underwriting Authority per an assigned LOA Key requirements • Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business or a related field preferred • Professional certifications like CPCU/AU or similar designations a plus • 0-5 years underwriting experience • Solid understanding of underwriting principles and risk assessment • Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills • Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Ability to follow policies and procedures • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail • Ability to travel up to 20% or more as required for client meetings, conferences, or industry events • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment • If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply What we offer: A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more. We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

About Howden Buffalo Inc

Howden Buffalo Inc is a manufacturer of air and gas handling equipment. The company offers a range of products including fans, blowers, compressors, and gas turbines. Howden Buffalo Inc serves a variety of industries including power generation, oil and gas, mining, and marine. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Milford, Ohio.
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