Senior Underwriter / Senior Technical Underwriter – Technology & Cyber
Overview
We are partnering with a leading international insurer seeking to strengthen its Technology and Cyber underwriting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriter to join a growing, highly visible business line and play a key role in supporting underwriting strategy, portfolio development, and talent development across multiple European markets.
The team is responsible for underwriting Technology E&O, Professional Indemnity and Cyber risks, with a particular focus on mid-market and upper mid-market clients. The successful candidate will work closely with underwriting leadership while helping to develop less experienced underwriters across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite Technology, Cyber and Professional Indemnity risks in line with portfolio strategy and underwriting appetite.
- Support the development and execution of underwriting strategy across several European markets.
- Contribute to portfolio management activities, including performance monitoring, risk selection and profitability analysis.
- Assist with product development, wording reviews and the implementation of underwriting best practices.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional underwriting and business improvement projects.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients, acting as a market-facing ambassador for the business.
- Mentor and support junior underwriters, helping to develop technical expertise and underwriting capabilities within the team.
- Work closely with regional underwriting leaders to drive growth while maintaining disciplined underwriting standards.
Candidate Profile
We are open to speaking with both Senior Underwriters and Senior Technical Underwriters who can demonstrate:
- Approximately 5-8+ years of experience in Technology, Cyber or Professional Indemnity underwriting.
- Strong commercial mindset with a genuine passion for business development and broker engagement.
- Experience managing portfolios and contributing to underwriting strategy.
- Exposure to product development, policy wording drafting or large-scale underwriting initiatives.
- Strong technical underwriting skills combined with the ability to influence stakeholders and support less experienced colleagues.
- Confidence operating within an international environment and collaborating across multiple jurisdictions.
- Leadership potential, whether through technical leadership, mentoring responsibilities or people management experience.
Location
Priority locations include:
- Brussels
- Amsterdam
- France (multiple locations considered)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary depending on experience.
- Annual performance bonus with strong earning potential.
- Opportunity to join a growing and strategically important business line with significant visibility across the organisation.
- International exposure and collaboration with underwriting teams across multiple European markets.
- Clear opportunities for career progression into technical leadership or management pathways.
