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Ledgebrook

Modernizing the Specialty insurance industry

AVP, Underwriting Manager, SE

UnderwriterUnderwriterFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 2021H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

AVP, Underwriting Manager, SE

Ledgebrook

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters to achieve production and profitability goals • Conduct regular file reviews, coaching sessions, and performance discussions • Drive underwriting consistency, accountability, and execution across the team • Manage and grow an individual book of business while maintaining profitability and underwriting discipline • Maintain strong relationships with brokers and distribution partners to drive new business opportunities • Monitor portfolio performance, rate adequacy, loss trends, and exposure management • Collaborate with leadership on business planning, forecasting, and growth strategy

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably within E&S or specialty casualty lines
  • Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
  • Strong technical underwriting and portfolio management skills
  • Proven ability to manage and grow a profitable book of business
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
  • Equity participation opportunity
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Career growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling organization

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