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Head of Professional Liability & Cyber

Head of Professional Liability & Cyber

CompanyEverest
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$240000 – $350000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

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.