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Head of Professional Liability & Cyber
Company | Everest |
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Location | New York, NY, USA |
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Salary | $240000 – $350000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CPCU/ARM/RPLU designation a plus.
- 12+ years of relevant experience in professional liability, cyber, or specialty insurance.
- Strong technical underwriting background with experience in leadership roles.
- Proven success in building and managing profitable portfolios.
- In-depth knowledge of E&O, D&O, and Cyber markets and trends.
- Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute underwriting strategy for Professional Liability and Cyber products.
- Build and lead a high-performing team of underwriters and product managers.
- Serve as a thought leader across the organization on emerging risks, market trends, and regulatory developments.
- Oversee product development and refinement, including coverage forms, pricing models, and risk appetite.
- Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain profitability.
- Drive innovation in response to evolving exposures in tech, legal, healthcare, fintech, and other sectors.
- Represent the company with brokers, clients, and at industry events.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key distribution partners.
- Lead initiatives to grow market share in target segments.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Partner with actuarial, claims, legal, and data teams to ensure a holistic view of risk.
- Report on key metrics and provide insights to executive leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or CPCU/ARM/RPLU designation a plus.