Underwriter - Excess Casualty

Description 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? 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? About the Role Ledgebrook is seeking experienced Casualty Underwriters, for both General Liability and Unsupported Excess lines, to join our growing team whose mission is focused on building a profitable book of casualty 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! As a member of the Ledgebrook Casualty 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 E&S casualty background with experience across multiple industry segments, i.e. manufacturing, distributors, construction, real estate, retail, mercantile, habitational and hospitality. We are flexible with both a candidate’s experience level and physical work location. The actual position title (Underwriter, Senior UW, Executive UW, etc.) and role (Individual Contributor, Team Lead, 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! About you As a future Ledgebrook Casualty Underwriter, your experience and qualifications must include: 5+ years experience as a Casualty underwriter Experience working with admitted and non-admitted paper Ability to work as a team player or independently in a fast-paced work environment Ability to underwrite new business and renewal policies for Casualty Deep wholesale broker trading relationships Effective communication skills to articulate the Ledgebrook appetite and value proposition to develop and advance wholesale broker relationships Understanding of pricing and risk selection criteria to achieve profitable loss ratios Advanced understanding of data analysis and execution of portfolio management objectives Innovative problem solving and solutioning skills Responsive, customer service focused mindset and behaviors Intellectual curiosity and comfort in dealing with the concept of a blank sheet of paper Ability to make timely decisions with appropriate information and consultation A strong entrepreneurial drive and desire to build and win together as a high performing team Ability to travel independently to meet with assigned brokers or with the broader Ledgebrook team to participate in industry conference or events For Candidates Applying From The U.S.: Please note: This position is open only to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Ledgebrook may use Artificial Intelligence(“AI”) as part of the job application process, including to assist us in evaluating your application.AI is used as a support tool, and hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. By submitting your information, you acknowledge that the company may use AI tools as part of our evaluation. If you need a reasonable accommodation or alternative review process because of a disability or other legally protected basis, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Requesting an accommodation will not negatively affect your application. Benefits Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership Health Insurance - 100% employer-paid option available Additional benefits available include 401k plan,dental, vision & other options Remote work, flexible hours Unlimited time off policy Ownership, autonomy, purpose Compensation Base Salary Range $75,000-$150,000- This is a good-faith compensation range based on what Ledgebrook reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting.Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of relevant factors including experience, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant factors. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in Ledgebrook’s equity incentive program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socotra, Inc.