VP Underwriting, Cyber

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

. Manage a small to mid-sized team, including performance evaluations, hiring, recruiting, and termination decisions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical underwriting principles and risk assessment while effectively managing a team to achieve production goals. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with brokers and clients, alongside strong analytical and decision-making skills.

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Technical Underwriting PrinciplesRisk AssessmentTeam ManagementRelationship BuildingAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Underwriting ExperienceRisk ManagementBudget ManagementPerformance EvaluationsNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingAttention to DetailSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUAU

Industry Keywords

Business PortfolioGovernancePremium IncomeQuote NumbersHit RatiosRetention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a small to mid-sized team, including performance evaluations, hiring, recruiting, and termination decisions
Define team production goals aligned with division goals and drive execution
Review referrals from team members
Curate a portfolio of business in accordance with underwriting guidelines and prescribed pricing tools
Provide input to governance and underwriting guidelines
Own division-level projects or initiatives outside the direct area of expertise
Manage budget for a small team or portion of the division, including staffing and travel and entertainment costs
Build relationships with capacity providers
Act as subject matter expert for peers, leadership, and team members
Apply advanced technical underwriting principles to nuanced risks, limits, and pricing
Execute annual new and renewal business goals, including premium income, quote numbers, hit ratios, and retentions
Build new relationships with key producers to gain and place more business
Exercise underwriting authority as outlined in the Letter of Authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field preferred
8-12 years of relevant underwriting experience
Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations preferred
In-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment
Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to manage and build broker and client relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to handle complex risks with sound judgment
Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 25% or more as required for client meetings, conferences, or industry events
Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access files and equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary Annual Bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellbeing offers
Competitive salary
Unlimited PTO
401k with company match
Paid volunteer days
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities