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We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.\nThe focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.\nDUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a\nAVP Underwriting CyberClassification: Exempt/Full-time\nReports to: EVP Underwriting, Cyber\nTravel: Up to 50% or more\nSalary: $140,000.00-$200,000.00 + Discretionary Annual Bonus\nLocation: New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Hybrid\nRole overview\nDUAL North America is seeking an Assistant Vice President in Underwriting for the Cyber division.\nAt DUAL, the AVP leads a team of Underwriters, setting and executing production goals aligned with divisional strategy. This role combines portfolio management with leadership, including coaching and performance management. The AVP is responsible for underwriting complex risks, developing key producer relationships, and driving business growth as a subject matter expert.\nLeading and supporting a team of Underwriters in the Cyber division, you will lead the underwriting of high-severity reputational and operational risks, manage strategic broker partnerships, and drive product differentiation in a dynamic and emerging risk space.\nRole responsibilities\nDefine team production goals that align to division goals, and drive execution in both a hands-on fashion while also accomplishing work often through direct reports\nCoach, mentor and train junior and/or senior underwriters\nTypically manages a team of underwriters to include conducting performance reviews and providing input to merit recommendations, making termination decisions, etc.\nReview references from team members\nCurate a portfolio of business in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and prescribed pricing tools; within the UW guidelines, AVP will have more authority and may start building their own book (or growing an existing book on their own)\nExecute on annual new and renewal business goals by achieving agreed premium income and hitting quote numbers with desired hit ratios and retentions\nFoster and build new relationships with key producers - expectation is to gain more business and place it\nQuote and/or bind accounts\nActs as a subject matter expert for their respective business, and demonstrates advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics which could include more nuanced risks, limits, and how to price for them\nKeep up to date on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences and communicate market intelligence to the broader team and business\nParticipating in Team Leader Meetings where applicable\nHire in respective team, raise job reqs, participate in new hire interviews, and make hiring decisions where applicable\nUnderwriting Authority: Has Underwriting authority as outlined in LOA\nKey requirements\nBachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field strongly preferred\n8-10 years of relevant underwriting experience, with leadership exposure\nProfessional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations strongly preferred\nIn-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment\nStrong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills\nProven ability to manage and build broker and client relationships\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)\nDemonstrated ability to handle complex risks with sound judgment\nHighly self-motivated with strong attention to detail\nAbility to travel up to 25% or more as required for client meetings, conferences, or industry events\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access files and equipment\nIf you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply\nWhat we offer:\nA career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.\nWe provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.\nEEO Statement:\nWe consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 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