SVP, Head of Cyber Underwriting (Program Build)

Fully Remote (U.S.)

Up to $250,000 Base + Bonus + Equity

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a newly launched, PE-backed insurance platform to hire an SVP, Head of Cyber Underwriting to build and scale a next-generation cyber program focused on the SME / middle-market segment (<$250M revenue).

This is a rare opportunity for a technical cyber underwriting leader to build a product from the ground up — with full ownership over underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, and long-term growth.

You will operate with significant autonomy, effectively running your own underwriting business within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial platform.

Your Mandate

Reporting directly to the founding leadership team, you will:

Own portfolio management and underwriting performance for the cyber line, with full accountability for growth and profitability
Build and launch a cyber insurance program tailored to SME and emerging middle-market risks
Develop and continuously refine underwriting guidelines, risk selection framework, and pricing strategy
Drive disciplined underwriting execution while scaling premium volume
Leverage and expand your broker and distribution relationships to generate consistent deal flow
Partner with capacity providers and reinsurers to support program structure and growth
Shape portfolio construction across industries, geographies, and risk profiles

What We’re Building

Cyber is a key strategic priority, with a focus on:

Building a high-quality, technically disciplined portfolio
Scaling efficiently within the SME / sub-$250M revenue segment
Creating a repeatable, data-driven underwriting framework

What We’re Looking For

We are targeting a highly technical and commercially minded cyber underwriting leader with:

Proven experience as a Cyber Underwriter / SVP-level leader or equivalent
Deep expertise in cyber risk assessment, coverage, and pricing
Strong portfolio management experience, including growth and profitability ownership
Demonstrated ability to build or refine underwriting guidelines and frameworks
Experience underwriting SME / middle-market risks (<$250M revenue)
Established broker relationships and ability to influence distribution
Background in MGA / MGU / specialty carriers / insurtech environments preferred
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build, own, and scale a business
Comfortable operating in a fully remote, high-autonomy environment

Why This Role

True build opportunity — not inheriting a legacy book
Clear ownership and visibility with direct access to founding leadership
Backed by strong PE capital and long-term growth ambition
Equity participation aligned with program success
Flexibility of a fully remote platform with startup agility