AmTrust Financial Services

Vice President, Underwriting, Cyber ANV

AmTrust Financial Services$150K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU, RPLU) preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, focusing on complex cyber risk ecosystems and portfolio management.
  • Deep understanding of cyber risk, insurance products, and underwriting principles.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations.
  • Strong business acumen with experience in regional strategy development and execution.
  • Exceptional relationship management skills with brokers and clients.
  • Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics for decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic transformation of cyber insurance portfolios focused on innovative risk assessment.
  • Architect comprehensive performance frameworks for cyber underwriting with advanced risk modeling.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of underwriters, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
  • Build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, and industry partners to identify new opportunities.
  • Provide guidance on complex cyber risks and evolving regulatory requirements for sound underwriting decisions.
  • Collaborate with product teams to enhance cyber insurance offerings based on market changes.
  • Ensure compliance of underwriting practices with policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Participation in industry conferences and networking events.
  • Generous paid time off policies to promote employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Drive strategic transformation of cyber insurance portfolios, focusing on innovative risk assessment and market penetration in key regional segments.
  • Portfolio Management: Architect comprehensive performance frameworks for cyber underwriting, implementing advanced risk modeling and precision-driven financial governance.
  • Team Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of underwriters, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Market Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and industry partners to expand market presence and identify new business opportunities.
  • Risk Assessment: Provide guidance on complex cyber risks, emerging threats, and evolving regulatory requirements to ensure sound underwriting decisions.
  • Innovation & Product Development: Collaborate with product teams to enhance cyber insurance offerings and adapt to changing market dynamics.
  • Compliance & Governance: Ensure underwriting practices comply with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Utilize analytics and market intelligence to inform underwriting decisions and regional strategy.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with claims, actuarial, and risk management teams to optimize portfolio performance and client outcomes.


Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU, RPLU) preferred.
  • Experience: Demonstrated track record of progressive leadership spanning 10+ years, with deep specialization in complex cyber risk ecosystems and strategic portfolio management.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of cyber risk, insurance products, and underwriting principles.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations.
  • Strategic Thinking: Strong business acumen with experience in regional strategy development and execution.
  • Relationship Management: Exceptional ability to build and maintain broker and client relationships.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics for decision-making and portfolio optimization.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior executives and external stakeholders.
  • Adaptability: Ability to navigate a rapidly evolving cyber risk landscape and regulatory environment.

About AmTrust Financial Services

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is a multinational property and casualty insurance company. The company provides coverage for small businesses, workers' compensation insurance, extended warranty coverage, specialty risk and extended warranty coverage, and other insurance products. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York City. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol AFSI.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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