Underwriter, Technology

Department: Technology

Location: Remote

We’re looking for an experienced Technology Underwriter to become our first dedicated regional underwriter for the UK Technology team, with a focus on developing new business across the Northern UK regional broker market.

You will be involved in all aspects of underwriting and have ownership of building broker relationships, identifying new opportunities and developing a profitable portfolio in the region, while working closely with our established Technology and Distribution teams.

You’ll underwrite progressive technology businesses, from ambitious start-ups to established firms, using CFC’s cross-class proposition across Technology E&O, Cyber, Public and Products Liability, Employers’ Liability and Property. As technology and its risks continue to evolve, you’ll stay close to the market, identify emerging opportunities and help brokers find solutions for their clients

The role is remote-based, ideally based in either Leeds or Manchester, with regular regional broker travel and touchpoints at CFC’s London office at 8 Bishopsgate.

About the role

• Build and manage a strong regional pipeline of profitable new and renewal Technology business.
• Develop lasting relationships with brokers, becoming a visible and trusted underwriting partner in your region.
• Underwrite Tech E&O-led risks and create relevant cross-class insurance solutions for UK-domiciled technology businesses.
• Respond to broker enquiries and deliver clear, commercially considered quotations within agreed service levels.
• Identify new distribution opportunities and work closely with the Team Leader, Development Manager and regional Distribution Manager to grow CFC’s market presence.
• Bring CFC’s proposition to life through broker meetings, presentations, training sessions and product launches.
• Monitor emerging technologies, regulation and new exposures, using your insight to help develop appetite and identify future growth opportunities.
• Share your technical knowledge with junior underwriters and contribute to product, system and process improvements across the Technology team.

About you

You’ll bring a strong combination of underwriting expertise and business development capability. You’re credible with brokers, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership of relationships and opportunities across your region.

As the first regional underwriter in the Technology team, you’ll need to be proactive and comfortable working independently. At the same time, you’ll be someone who values collaboration, shares ideas and wants to play an active part in the wider team.

• Strong underwriting or broking experience across Technology, Cyber, PI/E&O or related classes, with multi-class exposure.
• A track record of building broker relationships and developing new business in the UK market.
• Good commercial judgement, with strong negotiation and underwriting skills.
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership of a region, while collaborating closely with the wider team.
• An engaging communication style and confidence presenting to brokers and other stakeholders.
• Curiosity about technology, emerging risks and how the market is evolving
• Full UK driving license required for regional travel