Senior Cyber Underwriter (AVP)

We’re united by a mission: to make the world a safer place. Corvus Insurance uses novel data and artificial intelligence/machine learning to achieve better insights into commercial insurance risk. Our software empowers brokers and policyholders to better predict and prevent complex claims through data-driven tools and Smart Commercial Insurance® policies. This allows us to reduce or eliminate the impact of adverse events, creating a safer world for everyone. Drawing inspiration from the intelligent, tool-building corvid family of birds, we are a team of high-flying collaborative builders. We’re excited to meet you. Spread your wings, and soar with us.

Corvus is looking for a Senior Cyber Underwriter (m/f/d) to help us expand and support our growing book of Cyber business in Germany and Europe. A successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and broker relationships and be excited to revolutionize commercial insurance for brokers and policyholders. 

As a Senior Underwriter at Corvus you will leverage our technology platform in your day-to-day role to work more efficiently and ultimately, become more productive. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s tired of the status quo and wants to work in a more dynamic and innovative insurance environment where they can really shine in the local and European market!

Role profile

• Evaluating, underwriting and binding Cyber business within Corvus’ underwriting appetite with a focus on German -but also European- accounts
• Achieving premium production and sales goals while building a profitable book of cyber business, predominantly in the Excess market
• Handling a large volume of new business submissions and responding promptly to broker requests
• A successful candidate will be extremely comfortable with technology and have a strong desire to join a growing team of professionals that is committed to improving P&C commercial insurance for brokers and policyholders
• Negotiating with brokers to close deals and following up outstanding quotes
• Creating a sales and marketing plan with the senior leadership team and identifying opportunities to improve new business production
• Working collaboratively in a team environment with underwriters, underwriting assistants and the Corvus management team
• Ensuring high quality service standards and compliance with all underwriting guidelines
• Acting as a representative of the company by attending external company functions, industry conferences, and other industry events

Qualifications and requirements

• University degree or equivalent; additional technical certifications highly desired
• At least 5 years of Cyber underwriting experience
• Deliver excellent customer services by responding promptly to broker queries
• Strong broker relationships nationally, particularly within the middle-market but also the corporate segment. Relationships with brokers in other European countries are a plus
• Adhere to company policies and practices; If they don't work, suggest an alternative
• Highly organized with superb attention to detail
• Team-player with strong problem solving and decision making capabilities
• Customer service-oriented with the ability to work efficiently and building new relationships, externally but also internally
• Strong communication capability with excellent written and verbal skills
• Fluent in German and English. Additional European languages a strong plus and highly welcome

Our Commitment

Corvus provides a seriously safe nest for people who come from all paths. Our flock represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Although confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job, we believe there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate.  Corvus is a place where everyone can soar. So however you identify and whatever background you bring, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.  And please check out what it's like to be a Corvid and our amazing benefits: https://www.corvusinsurance.com/life-at-corvus 

Corvus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation with our hiring process due to a disability, contact us at careers@corvusinsurance.com. 

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