Development Underwriter - Cyber

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Leeds | Manchester | Birmingham About the Team

Our UK broker channel is the largest and fastest-growing area of the business, with strong momentum across broker engagement, pipeline, and new business volumes. To support continued growth, the broker market is segmented into strategic, key, development, and connect partners-allowing for a more targeted and effective approach. As part of this growth, we are looking to hire a Development Underwriter to support the expansion of a Cyber portfolio, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver against ambitious income and growth targets. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building and developing a growing Cyber book. You will be responsible for underwriting complex risks, managing broker relationships, and driving new business through an aligned panel of brokers. You'll work closely with the Head of Trading, Head of Cyber, and Broker Development Director to execute the strategic plan, while being highly visible in the market and recognised as a trusted partner to brokers. Key Responsibilities Underwrite complex cyber risks within delegated authority, maintaining strong underwriting discipline Deliver an efficient and responsive new business service to brokers Build, manage, and develop relationships across a panel of brokers Identify and develop new broker relationships to support growth ambitions Drive pipeline development and convert opportunities into profitable business Maintain accurate broker and pipeline data within CRM systems Contribute to reporting on broker activity and new business performance Support broker education through training sessions and external events Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver the best outcomes for brokers and clients Promote a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing within the xehkeey team About You Proven experience in Cyber underwriting with strong technical capability Demonstrated success in building and managing broker relationships Commercial mindset with a track record of winning and retaining business Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Confident using systems including CRM and Microsoft Office tools Motivated, driven, and keen to contribute to building a market-leading Cyber offering This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing Cyber team within a global insurer, where you can make a real impact and help shape the future of the portfolio.