Cyber Underwriter

Help build the future of cyber insurance in the US

Emergence is an award-winning specialist underwriting agency dedicated to protecting businesses from cyber and technology risks.

Founded in Australia and headquartered in Sydney, Emergence has spent more than a decade building specialist cyber underwriting, claims and incident response capabilities. We are now bringing that expertise to the world's largest insurance market.

We are looking for a Cyber Underwriter to join our founding US team.

This is an opportunity to help establish an international business in a new market, develop meaningful broker relationships, grow your underwriting expertise and contribute to building a cyber portfolio from the ground up.

As an early member of the team, you'll have the chance to influence how we operate locally while benefiting from the expertise, infrastructure and support of an established specialist cyber insurer.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO of Emergence US, you will underwrite new and renewal cyber business while supporting the growth of a profitable portfolio across the US market.

You will work closely with brokers, clients and colleagues to assess cyber risks, develop commercially sound insurance solutions and identify opportunities to grow and retain business.

This role combines technical underwriting with relationship management and business development. Success will come from strong underwriting judgment, responsiveness, collaboration and the ability to build trusted broker relationships.

As a member of our founding US team, your role will extend beyond day-to-day underwriting. You'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes and help shape Emergence's reputation and presence in the United States.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Review and underwrite new business submissions and renewals in accordance with underwriting guidelines and delegated authority
• Assess cyber risks and develop commercially sound insurance solutions for a broad range of businesses
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers to support new business and retention outcomes
• Respond to broker enquiries promptly and provide practical, solutions-focused support
• Identify opportunities to expand and strengthen the portfolio through existing and new broker relationships
• Negotiate coverage, pricing and terms within delegated authority
• Collaborate with underwriting, business development, claims, incident response, legal and other specialist teams
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and portfolio records
• Monitor market developments, emerging cyber threats and industry trends
• Contribute ideas to improve products, processes and customer experience
• Help establish Emergence's reputation as a trusted cyber insurance specialist in the US market

About you

We're looking for people who combine sound underwriting judgment with commercial curiosity and a genuine interest in building relationships.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in cyber, financial lines or another area of commercial insurance underwriting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and make sound decisions
• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to portfolio growth
• The ability to build productive relationships with brokers, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to take ownership
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• A desire to continue developing your underwriting and cyber expertise
• A relevant college degree or professional insurance qualification (preferred but not required)
• Authorization to work in the United States

Why join Emergence?

This is more than an opportunity to join a growing underwriting agency.

You'll become part of the team establishing Emergence in the United States and have a genuine opportunity to contribute to our growth, influence how we build the business and develop your career in one of insurance's fastest-evolving specialty lines.

Work Location: Remote

Rad na daljinu: Da

Izvor: https://indeed.com/viewjob?jk=04eacdcdace5f413

Nivo: mid level