Regional Vice President, Insurance Distribution - Cowbell Cyber Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
About the Job
Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders' cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell's underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.
Founded in 2019 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cowbell has rapidly grown, now operating across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and India. This growth was recently bolstered by a successful Series C fundraising round of $60 million from Zurich Insurance. This investment not only underscores the confidence in Cowbell's mission but also accelerates our capacity to revolutionize cyber insurance on a global scale. With the backing of over 25 prominent reinsurance partners, Cowbell is poised to redefine how SMEs navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Position Overview:
The Regional Vice President is tasked with leading a group of Territory Sales Managers. This role is fundamental in building a book of business. The Regional Vice President is able to move early-stage relationships to revenue-generating partnerships immediately.
What you will do:
- Build, implement and drive Cowbell's distribution strategy for the defined territory
- Proactively close and onboard newly established relationships throughout the territory
- Exceed production quota through proven distribution management
- Build and implement a sales strategy for a defined geographical territory – You are the owner
- Make an immediate impact with currently appointed retail brokers
- Meet and manage weekly, monthly and annual activity metrics
- Conduct virtual and in-person meetings, building relationships with account managers up to executive leadership
- Collaborate with a passionate team, have fun, grow, learn, and teach the company along the way
- Be a point of accountability for distribution success
What Cowbell needs from you:
- 8+ years of commercial insurance experience in a business development or production underwriting role required
- 5+ years working in the defined territory with established retail and or wholesale relationships (immediate impact expected day one)
- 3 years minimum leadership experience
- Cyber, Tech E&O and/or Professional lines insurance experience required
- Self-starter, self-motivated and results-oriented mentality. You take initiative to solve problems with high energy and urgency
- A natural closer – retail broker or software sales with cold calling experience? A big plus
- Proven success in distribution with an emphasis on growing new clients (Retail or Wholesale)
- Start-up experience a plus
What Cowbell brings to the table:
- Employee equity plan for all and wealth enablement plan for select customer facing roles
- Comprehensive wellness program, meditation app subscriptions, lunch and learn, book club, happy hours and much more
- Professional development and the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of cyber insurance, cyber security as well as continuing to build your professional skills in a team environment
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Cowbell is a leading innovator in cyber insurance, dedicated to empowering businesses to always deliver their intended outcomes as the cyber threat landscape evolves. Guided by our core values of TRUE—Transparency, Resiliency, Urgency, and Empowerment—we are on a mission to be the gold standard for businesses to understand, manage, and transfer cyber risk.
At Cowbell, we foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where every employee is empowered to contribute and grow. We pride ourselves on our commitment to transparency and resilience, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed industry standards.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and valued. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for professional development.
For more information, please visit https://cowbell.insure/.