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# Claims Counsel at Cowbell Cyber Inc.

- **Company:** Cowbell Cyber Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://cowbell.insure/careers/open-positions/?gh_jid=7871115003

## Job description

Cowbell is signalling 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.

Cowbell Cyber is hiring a Claims Counsel to 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.

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
- Professional Liability Experience is a plus

Cowbell Cyber does not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of our interview process. By submitting your application, you agree to complete all assessments and interviews without the use of generative AI assistance.

Our US Benefits include (but are not limited to):

- Flexible PTO policy, 13 paid holidays in the US
- Company subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% for employee and eligible dependents)
- Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts, depending on your selected health insurance
- Stock options in a rapidly scaling startup
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- Company paid basic Life, AD&D, STD & LTD and Voluntary benefits
- 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
- Winner of Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022 & 2023 & 2025

Work Location:

- This is a fully remote position, but we are currently only hiring candidates located in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KY, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, DC, WI

Pay Transparency:

The annual base salary range for this position based in the United States is listed below. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Cowbell’s compensation practices, job related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and trainings, in addition to geographic location. Based on the factors above, Cowbell utilizes the full width of the range.

Annual base salary range for this role: $140,000k-$200,000k + Bonus and Equity 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.

Cowbell is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows an employer to determine an employee's eligibility to work in the US using information reported on an employee's Form I-9. The E-Verify system confirms eligibility with both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information, please go to the [USCIS E-Verify website](https://www.e-verify.gov/employees).

For more information, please visit https://cowbell.insure/.

Cowbell Cyber does not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of our interview process. By submitting your application, you agree to complete all assessments and interviews without the use of generative AI assistance.

## About Cowbell Cyber Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Cowbell delivers adaptive cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), combining continuous risk assessment, AI-driven underwriting, and a closed-loop approach to make digital risks manageable.
- **Entity Type**: Private – Series C‑II (total funding $209.04M)
- **Headquarters**: Pleasanton, California, USA (also offices in Toronto, London, Pune, Sydney, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Dallas, Nashville, Denver, Omaha)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Jack Kudale (CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Cyber insurance (Insurtech)
- Target customers: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), served through insurance brokers (B2B)
- Mission / purpose: “Make digital risks manageable—helping businesses understand, prevent, and recover with confidence.”

## Products & Services
- **Cyber Insurance (Prime 100 & Prime One)**: Adaptive cyber liability insurance tailored to SMEs, with continuous risk assessment and AI-assisted quoting. Prime One extends coverage to AI and quantum risks.
- **Professional Indemnity**: Errors & Omissions coverage for technology professionals.
- **Management Liability**: Insurance protecting leaders and small-to-medium organisations from decision‑related exposures.
- **Cowbell Factors™**: Proprietary benchmarking technology that quantifies risk exposure against millions of data points, highlights vulnerabilities, and provides early detection signals.
- **Cowbell Insights & Risk Engineering**: Continuous assessments, actionable recommendations, and consultative support to improve resilience.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding $209.04M (latest round: $60M Series C‑II, raised ~2 years ago)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Holmes Murphy, PruVen Capital, Permira, Nyca Partners, Zurich Insurance Group, and 19 other investors
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Launched Cowbell Prime One in April 2026, addressing AI and quantum risk coverage in the US.
  - Appointed Gerry Power as General Manager, Australia (May 2026) to scale broker‑focused operations.
  - International presence expanding beyond US, UK, and India to Australia.
  - Filed 6 patents related to cybersecurity risk assessment and machine learning.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Continuous underwriting pioneer**: Leverages real‑time data (Cowbell Factors™) instead of periodic assessments, enabling adaptive coverage.
- **Closed‑loop model**: Assess → Insure → Respond → Improve cycle that constantly strengthens client resilience.
- **AI‑powered quoting**: API‑driven, broker‑friendly quoting tied to individual risk profiles.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Team combines enterprise software, insurance, cybersecurity, data science, and AI.

## Strategic Focus
- **International expansion**: Building local teams and broker relationships in key markets (Australia, Europe, North America).
- **Product innovation**: Extending coverage to emerging risks (AI, quantum) with Prime One.
- **Broker‑first distribution**: Strengthening partnerships with brokers through clear, tailored solutions and local expertise.
- **Technology leadership**: Continued investment in AI, machine learning, and real‑time risk intelligence.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Built on trust, curiosity, and impact – values include Empowerment (trust each other to deliver), Transparency (share what you know), Resiliency (turn setbacks into strengths), and Urgency (act fast when threats emerge).
- **Work environment**: Hybrid / office‑based across 12+ global locations (US, Canada, UK, India, Australia). Emphasis on “grounded speed” and turning complex challenges into clear solutions.
- **Notable perks / engineering culture**: Opportunity to work at the intersection of insurance and AI/cybersecurity; diverse team of “builders, thinkers, and protectors”; strong focus on continuous learning and cross‑functional collaboration.
- **Career pages**: Active hiring on [Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cowbellcyber)

## Sources
1. [cowbell.insure/about-cowbell/](https://cowbell.insure/about-cowbell/)
2. [cowbell.insure/](https://cowbell.insure/)
3. [cowbell.insure/careers/](https://cowbell.insure/careers/)
4. [cbinsights.com/company/cowbell-cyber](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/cowbell-cyber)
5. [cowbell.insure/careers/open-positions/](https://cowbell.insure/careers/open-positions/)

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