Technology Underwriter
Avencia are partnered with a leading specialty insurer who are looking to hire a Technology Underwriter into their London-based team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and development-focused underwriting team within the Professional & Financial Risks division, focusing on Technology and Cyber products across a diverse portfolio of UK and international business.
The team manage a broad mix of business spanning SMEs, mid-market firms and large multinational organisations, with exposure across both UK and US-domiciled risks. The portfolio includes combined technology offerings covering PI, Cyber, Property, EL & GL, alongside multinational capabilities supported through both syndicate and company capacity.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a flexible and growth-focused environment, with strong exposure to broker development, portfolio growth and product innovation.
Key responsibilities
- Underwriting new and renewal technology package business across Property, EL/GL, PI, Cyber and D&O
- Managing and developing key broker relationships across both London and regional markets
- Supporting growth across delegated, package and open market business
- Identifying new distribution and coverholder opportunities
- Contributing towards product innovation and the continued development of the technology proposition
- Working closely with the wider underwriting team on portfolio growth and strategy
- Actively promoting the technology offering within the market
Skills & experience
- Experience underwriting or broking within Technology and/or Cyber lines
- Exposure across multiple lines including PI, Cyber, D&O, Property and Casualty risks
- Strong broker relationship management and business development skills
- Commercial and entrepreneurial approach to underwriting
- Interest in technology businesses and wider market developments
- Multinational placement experience would be advantageous