Global Distribution Associate
Cowbell Cyber
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.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sales & Underwriting Support Associate to join our team in Pune. This role is designed to provide critical administrative and operational support to our UK and US Sales and Underwriting teams. The ideal candidate will assist with both day-to-day tasks and long-term initiatives, helping to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enable the sales teams to focus on strategic activities.
What you will do:
- Maintain and update Salesforce contact records and territory assignments.
- Assign new leads and contacts to appropriate states and sales territories.
- Collaborate with partners (e.g., Keystone, ISU, Fortified) to support monthly reporting and commission tracking.
- Support UK renewals by generating quotes and preparing documentation for underwriter review, similar to a Renewal Account Executive (RAE).
- Manage policy binders and subjectivities for the UK market, filling a current gap in Underwriting Assistant (UA) support.
- Format and process bulk uploads on a monthly basis with precision and consistency.
- Conduct TOBA (Terms of Business Agreement) due diligence and facilitate onboarding for new agencies and users onto the platform.
- Participate in the mapping and management of agency locations within internal platforms to support territory planning and performance analysis.
What we need from you:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Insurance, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in sales support, underwriting operations, or a similar administrative function within the insurance or fintech sector.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems required.
- Strong Excel and data formatting skills; experience with bulk data uploads is a plus.
- Knowledge of UK and US insurance processes is desirable but not mandatory.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially across international teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with a willingness to learn.
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/.