Cyber Claims Counsel

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, Cowbell is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with employees across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. and is backed by over 15 A.M. Best A- or higher rated reinsurance partners.

In support of our rapid growth, we are actively looking for ambitious people, who are not afraid of hard-work and never shy away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist beyond the boundaries of possibilities.Join our team and be part of a growing institution where you can hone your skills and develop new ones in a fun, challenging and dynamic environment.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Cowbell Cyber is hiring a Cyber Claims Counselto join our Claims team. You will be responsible for adjusting cyber claims and providing outstanding customer service to our clients, brokers, insureds, and claimants.

What You Will Do

• Perform tasks such as coverage analysis and letter writing; investigation; incident response; evaluation; reserve adequacy and timeliness; diary maintenance; management of defense and coverage counsel; reinsurance reporting; and claim disposition. 
• Proactively manage claims and litigation effectively while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Provide regular communication with customers, brokers, cross-functional departments.
• Claim presentations, both written and oral; obtain authority and/or formulate appropriate action plans on difficult claims.
• Market claim services and coordinate and participate in presentations to customers or potential. 

What Cowbell Needs From You

• Minimum of 2-5 years of claims handling experience; 1-year Cyber experience required. 
• JD required
• Must obtain and retain required adjuster licenses 
• Strong skills in coverage, claim evaluation and negotiation
• Exceptional organizational and presentation skills
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment and across work groups 
• SCLA, AIC or CPCU preferred

Cowbell believes that pay equity and pay transparency advance workplace fairness. Compensation will be equitable and based on experience. The salary range for this position, based in Pleasanton, CA is up to $167,000.00 annually with an annual bonus and equity. This salary range is subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

What Cowbell brings to the table:

• Winner of Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022
• Nationwide medical, dental and vision coverage plus life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts
• Employee equity plan for all and wealth enablement plan for select customer facing roles
• Comprehensive wellness program including unlimited PTO, company-wide wellness days, wellness app subscriptions, lunch & learn, book club, get-togethers, lunch & communication stipends, 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