Underwriting Territory Manager – Cyber Risk

Great American Insurance Group

$150K — $225K *
US-Anywhere
+ 23 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in insurance, risk management, finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of Cyber underwriting experience preferred, with consideration for strong specialty Property & Casualty expertise.
  • 2-4+ years of leadership experience with a focus on managing high-performing underwriting teams.
  • Strong technical underwriting skills in complex cyber risks and larger accounts.
  • Established broker relationships with proven ability to develop business opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Drive profitable new business and expand territory across the East Coast.
  • Lead and develop an underwriting team, promoting accountability and high performance.
  • Underwrite complex Cyber Risk accounts and guide on challenging submissions.
  • Execute underwriting strategies to achieve profitable growth and market expansion.
  • Build and nurture relationships with retail and wholesale brokers for new business identification.
  • Leverage industry connections to strengthen partnerships and drive results.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments for risk management.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness plans, parental leave, and adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing further education.
  • Paid Time Off and holidays for work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match for retirement savings.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and commuter benefits for financial incentives.
Full Job Description

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The Cyber Risk Division provides specialized cyber liability and loss coverage solutions for small and midsize businesses, public entities, and risk pools. While the division has operated as a standalone business for eight years, it draws upon more than sixteen years of cyber underwriting experience and expertise. Focused on serving the small and midsize enterprise (SME) market, the team delivers tailored solutions while maintaining strong underwriting discipline and a commitment to profitable growth.

With a highly collaborative structure that brings together underwriting, claims, and risk management professionals, the division offers the stability of an established carrier combined with the innovation and flexibility of a growing business. As the Cyber Risk portfolio continues to expand, the division remains focused on building long-term value for clients, partners, and the organization.

Position Overview

The Underwriting Territory Manager serves as both a production underwriter and business leader responsible for driving new business growth, managing underwriting talent, and expanding the Cyber Risk Division's presence throughout the East Coast territory. This role will lead a small team of underwriters while maintaining a strong market-facing presence, leveraging deep cyber expertise and broker relationships to build a profitable portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in executing growth strategies, developing distribution partnerships, and helping shape the future direction of a rapidly growing cyber business.

This is a remote position based on the East Coast with significant travel throughout the territory to support broker engagement, business development, and team leadership initiatives.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Drive profitable new business production and territory expansion across the East Coast region.

  • Lead, coach, and develop an underwriting team while fostering accountability, engagement, and high performance.

  • Underwrite complex Cyber Risk accounts and provide technical guidance on challenging submissions and referrals.

  • Execute underwriting strategies that support profitable growth, portfolio diversification, and market expansion.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with retail and wholesale brokers to identify and secure new business opportunities.

  • Leverage existing market relationships and industry connections to strengthen distribution partnerships and drive production results.

  • Monitor portfolio performance, including rate adequacy, retention, loss trends, and exposure management, and recommend corrective actions when needed.

  • Ensure consistent application of underwriting guidelines, pricing discipline, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Analyze market conditions, competitive trends, and emerging cyber exposures to inform territory strategy and business planning.

  • Represent the division at industry events, broker meetings, and client-facing engagements to enhance market visibility and brand presence.

  • Manage territory results and operating expenses in accordance with divisional financial objectives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in insurance, risk management, finance, or a related field.

  • Generally, 5+ years of Cyber underwriting experience preferred; candidates with substantial expertise in specialty Property & Casualty lines will also be considered.

  • Generally, 2-4+ years of leadership experience with demonstrated success developing, coaching, and managing a high-performing underwriting team.

  • Strong technical underwriting expertise with experience handling complex cyber risks and larger accounts.

  • Established broker relationships and a demonstrated ability to generate opportunities through market engagement and business development activities.

  • Strong communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to travel up to 50% throughout the East Coast territory.

Business Unit:

Cyber


Salary Range:

$150,000.00 -$225,000.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

 

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

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