AVP - Management Liability Underwriting

Our client is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Commercial Underwriter to help build and grow their Management Liability portfolio across the West Coast. This role will focus on Directors & Officers (D&O), Errors & Omissions (E&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Fiduciary, and Kidnap & Ransom (K&R) lines, working exclusively with wholesale brokers. As an individual contributor, you will be instrumental in underwriting new business, strengthening broker relationships, and setting the foundation for long-term regional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority, with a focus on profitability and growth in the management liability segment
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers, including regular travel, in-person meetings, and client entertainment to drive new business opportunities
• Evaluate financials, risk exposures, and coverage needs across a wide range of industry sectors
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions in accordance with company underwriting guidelines and appetite
• Collaborate with internal teams including claims, actuarial, legal, and senior underwriting leadership to craft innovative solutions for complex risks
• Contribute to strategic planning and provide feedback on market trends, competitive activity, and underwriting performance
• Participate in industry events and conferences to raise visibility and support brand development on the West Coast

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of underwriting experience with a focus on management liability lines (D&O, E&O, EPL, etc.)
• Proven success working with wholesale brokers (not retail) and building strong distribution relationships
• Deep knowledge of underwriting principles, financial analysis, and policy language specific to executive liability products
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the company externally
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in a remote and entrepreneurial environment

This is a remote position based out of San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Denver, offering flexible travel throughout the West Coast. For the right candidate, this role has the potential to grow into a team leadership position as the regional book expands.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Business Development

• Insurance and Insurance Carriers