Managing Counsel, North America Cyber

The Managing Counsel, North America Cyber and Professional Liability is responsible for supporting the Cyber, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Media, Public Officials Management Liability and Lawyer’s Professional Liability underwriting businesses in North America with the primary responsibility of advising business clients on Cyber policies and coverage and helping to manage professional liability policies and coverage. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with senior cyber business leadership, underwriting, claims professionals and Legal and Compliance colleagues to provide clear guidance on cyber coverage developments, industry trends and new exposures.
• Develop, draft, review and revise new and existing cyber insurance products, as well as endorsements, contracts,  warranties, marketing materials and other ancillary documents associated with such policies. 
• Review and interpret applicable federal and state laws and regulations, legislative developments, case decisions and claims verdicts pertaining to cyber insurance, and other developments in cyber in general, in order to provide comprehensive legal advice.
• Collaborate with management, underwriting, brokers and policyholders to negotiate coverage terms and conditions

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 7-10 years of experience working in cyber insurance (professional liability experience a plus).
• Experience in cyber coverage as well as policy and endorsement drafting. 
• Demonstrated ability to understand the insurance industry, client needs, and business goals and provide sound consultation and achieve desired results.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with a broad spectrum of constituencies. 
• Have a proven track record of results achievement, collaboration, teamwork, problem solving, and negotiation skills.