Underwriter - Cyber & Tech PI

The opportunityWe’re looking for a Cyber/Tech PI Underwriter or Broker (or someone with strong Cyber/Tech PI/Financial Lines experience looking to specialise) to help grow our Cyber portfolio in Milan. You’ll join our Global Speciality business as a key member of the Cyber /Tech PI team, supporting the delivery of our underwriting plan and building your expertise in a fast‑moving and innovative class.You’ll develop strong technical Cyber/Tech PI underwriting skills, business and financial acumen, and a confident trading mindset, while working closely with senior underwriters, brokers and customers.What will you be doing?Supporting the delivery of the Cyber/Tech PI underwriting plan in Milan, contributing to sound risk selection, pricing discipline and portfolio performance.Underwriting a mix of mid‑market and, with support, more complex Cyber/Tech PI risks in line with our appetite, guidelines and pricing frameworks, with a clear commitment to risk quality, governance and pro-active pipeline management / business development.Assisting senior underwriters with larger or more complex accounts, including data gathering, analysis, preparation of quotes and documentation.Using available tools, data and portfolio insights to inform underwriting decisions and help identify trends and opportunities.Building and maintaining strong working relationships with brokers and customers, acting as a reliable and responsive point of contact for day‑to‑day Cyber/Tech PI enquiries.Collaborating with colleagues across the team and wider functions (claims, actuarial, portfolio management and operations) to support effective case handling and portfolio management.Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancement, use of new tools and ways of working, and sharing lessons learned.Taking ownership of your development plan, actively building your technical knowledge, market understanding and underwriting skills.What are we looking for?Technical expertiseExperience as a Cyber/Tech PI Underwriter, Cyber Broker or in a related line (e.g. Financial Lines / Professional Indemnity) with an interest in specialising in Cyber.A good understanding of Cyber/Tech PI risks, exposures, controls and coverages, or a strong appetite and capability to build this quickly.Developing technical underwriting skills, with a commitment to risk quality, underwriting discipline and robust governance.Breadth of business experienceDemonstrable commercial awareness and an interest in how underwriting decisions impact portfolio performance and profitability.Ability to work with financial information and data to support underwriting decisions and reporting.Drive to deliver results, take responsibility for your portfolio and contribute to team targets.Leadership capabilities (at an individual contributor level)A positive, trading mindset with the confidence to engage in broker discussions, supported by senior colleagues where needed.Willingness to take initiative, own tasks and follow through to completion.Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and support peers.Market orientation & agile stakeholder managementClear customer and broker focus, with strong relationship‑building skills and a professional, service‑oriented approach.Effective communication skills—numerical, verbal and written—with the ability to explain Cyber/Tech PI underwriting concepts clearly and simply.Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders in a fast‑moving environment, escalating appropriately and “managing up” by keeping senior underwriters informed.A commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing and adopting best practice across the team.Key InformationLanguage Requirements: Fluency in both Italian and English (written and spoken) is essential for this role, as you will interact with local brokers/clients as well as international stakeholders.Location: Milan, Italy (with hybrid working options).Compensation & Benefits:Base Salary Range: from 35.000 EUR per YearChi siamoSiamo uno dei principali gruppi assicurativi al mondo e uno dei pochi che opera a livello globale. 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