Cyber Development Underwriter

Avencia · Manchester, North West

Cyber Development Underwriter at Avencia, based in Manchester, North West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Manchester, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
19 Aug 2026
Sector
Business Development

Reference MKL02117_1784631120

About the role

Development Underwriter - Cyber
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 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.

Reference: MKL02117_1784631120 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 19 Aug 2026 · Listed via Avencia

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