Senior Underwriter, Technology E&O and Cyber

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter with a strong background in Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O) and Cyber Liability insurance. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, a robust underwriting acumen, and the ability to build relationships with brokers and clients. This role involves underwriting new and renewal business, driving profitable portfolio growth, and keeping abreast of market trends in technology and cyber risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwriting & Portfolio Management
• Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal Technology E&O and Cyber accounts in accordance with company guidelines and risk appetite.
• Analyze complex risks and recommend appropriate coverages, terms, pricing, and conditions.
• Maintain and expand a portfolio of profitable accounts, meeting loss ratio and growth objectives.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments leveraging internal tools and resources.
• Broker & Client Engagement
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and clients to generate and secure business opportunities.
• Represent the company at broker meetings, conferences, industry events, and presentations.
• Provide responsive and expert guidance on coverage, market trends, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Technical Leadership
• Stay current on evolving cyber threats, regulatory environments, and emerging technology risks.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Tech E&O and Cyber within the underwriting team and broader organization.
• Mentor and provide technical training to junior underwriters.
• Operational Excellence
• Work collaboratively with claims, legal, actuarial, and product development teams.
• Adhere to departmental compliance, audit, and documentation standards.
• Assist in product development, including manuscript wording, endorsements, and new offering design.
• Prepare and deliver portfolio analysis, market intelligence, and performance reports.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree or professional designations (e.g., CPCU, RPLU, CISSP, CIPP) preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience underwriting Technology E&O and Cyber Liability insurance.
• Strong knowledge of technology sector risks, privacy, network security, intellectual property, and cyber risk trends.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and an aptitude for quantitative and qualitative risk evaluation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of building relationships and driving profitable business growth.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.