Professional Liability Renewal Underwriter at Ledgebrook

United States

<p>Does it ever feel like you’re underwriting with one hand tied behind your back? Tired of the struggles and inefficiencies associated with legacy systems and processes? Spending too much of your time and energy navigating corporate politics? All leaving your efforts to innovate and deliver underwriting excellence languishing?</p><p>At Ledgebrook, we believe a career in underwriting can be so much more. You bring the passion and entrepreneurial spirit; we’ll provide the platform to unleash the very best of your talents and skills. Together, we’ll celebrate and reward success! Are you intrigued? Then read on and apply now to advance your career at Ledgebrook.</p> <br><h3>About the Role</h3> <p class="ql-align-justify">The mission of our PL Renewal Underwriter role is focused on building a profitable book of Renewal business. Ledgebrook’s vision is to deliver market relevant solutions to our key wholesale trading partners in a more frictionless environment that places an emphasis on efficiencies and quality to meet or exceed our broker’s overall needs in a risk differentiated manner. If you possess an entrepreneurial passion that includes a proven track history of delivering underwriting excellence and are seeking an opportunity to break out of the traditional insurance company mold, we’re looking for you!</p><p class="ql-align-justify">As a member of the Ledgebrook team, you will regularly interact with our wholesale trading partners over the phone, virtually and in-person to drive in-appetite submission flow and convert on the best opportunities quoted. We are looking for disciplined underwriting candidates that possess a strong overall professional liability background with experience across multiple industry lines of business including Misc, E&amp;O, Allied Healthcare.</p><p>We are flexible with both a candidate’s experience level and physical work location. The actual position title (Underwriter, Senior UW, AVP, etc.) will be dependent on a candidate’s specific experience and qualifications. We currently operate in a fully remote work environment, so we’re more focused on your experience and cultural fit than where you physically sit!</p> <br><h3>About you</h3> <p>Here at Ledgebrook we’re passionate about creating a team that thrives on continuous learning and shares our excitement about building a company from the ground up. We’re looking for people to join us with:</p><ul><li>A passion for delivering world-class customer service to our internal and external customers</li><li>Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire for innovation, rather than following the status quo</li><li>A hunger for continuous learning and opportunities to grow&nbsp;</li><li>Agile prioritization skills coupled with a keen sense of urgency - we balance getting it right with getting it done right now</li><li>A strong drive and desire to win together as a high-performing team</li><li>A moral compass to "do the right thing, period." We have zero tolerance for toxic behaviors</li><li>An eagerness to actively participate and connect with the whole team, across remote locations</li><li>An honest, transparent communication style</li><li>A proactive, solution-oriented mindset. We don’t look for blame, we look for the solution</li></ul> <br><h3>Requirements</h3> <p class="ql-align-justify">As a future PL renewal Underwriter, your experience and qualifications must include:</p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">2+&nbsp; years of underwriting experience, including experience underwriting Professional Liability renewals, preferred but not required</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Experience working with admitted and non-admitted paper.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Proven ability to manage a renewal portfolio while maintaining strong broker relationships within the wholesale distribution channel.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Deep understanding of pricing, risk selection, and coverage structuring to achieve profitable underwriting results.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and portfolio insights to inform underwriting decisions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate Ledgebrook’s underwriting appetite and value proposition to broker partners.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound underwriting judgment when evaluating complex risks.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Strong customer service orientation with a responsive and solutions-focused approach to broker relationships.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Intellectual curiosity and comfort operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Ability to make timely underwriting decisions with appropriate information and consultation.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Strong entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build and win as part of a high-performing team.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Willingness to travel as needed to meet with brokers, attend industry conferences, and participate in team events.</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Important - only for candidates applying from the U.S.:</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong><em>Please note: </em></strong>This position is open <em>only</em> to candidates who are <em>authorized</em> to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We are <em>unable</em> to offer visa sponsorship at this time.</p> <br><h3>Benefits</h3> <ul><li>Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership</li><li>Health Insurance 100% employer-paid option available</li><li>Additional benefits available include 401k plan,&nbsp;dental, vision &amp; other options</li><li>Remote work, flexible hours</li><li>Unlimited time off policy</li></ul>