Associate Director, Placements

Vouch Insurance; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity packages

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible vacation time

Wellness allowance ($80/month)

Technology allowance ($100/month)

Professional Development ($500/Year)

Job summary

A tech-enabled insurance brokerage in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Director, Placements. You will lead placement strategies for high-value accounts, negotiate with carriers, and mentor colleagues. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of commercial insurance experience and a strong background in P&C. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial insurance with proven ability to place complex risks independently.
• Ability to influence carrier strategy and underwriting appetite.
• Strong results orientation under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead placement strategy for high-value, multi-line accounts.
• Negotiate directly with carriers to secure optimal coverage.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client managers.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

P&C expertise

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinker

Mentoring

Education

Licensed in Property & Casualty (P&C)

Job description

Overview

Associate Director, Placements at Vouch Insurance. This role sits on the Placements team and focuses on complex, high-value insurance placements for clients and influential market relationships.

Why Join Vouch

Vouch is a tech-enabled insurance advisory and brokerage for growing companies in technology, life sciences, and professional services. We back ambitious leaders with risk management, tailored advice, and responsive service. We offer a collaborative, values-driven culture and opportunities to impact operational scalability. We serve clients of notable partners and maintain a belief in transparency and team recognition.

What You Will Do

• Lead placement strategy for high-value, multi-line accounts (Management Liability, Cyber/Tech E&O, Professional, GL/Umbrella).
• Negotiate directly with carriers and wholesale partners to secure optimal coverage, structure, and pricing.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client managers and producers, guiding deal structuring and market positioning.
• Build and expand senior-level carrier partnerships, anticipating appetite shifts and introducing creative solutions.
• Translate emerging market and competitive trends into actionable strategies.
• Contribute to process, compliance, and tech innovations that scale our brokerage edge.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, helping grow the next generation of placement leaders at Vouch.

About You

• 8+ years of commercial insurance experience with a track record of placing complex risks independently.
• Deep expertise in P&C with emphasis on Cyber, Professional, and Management Liability; ability to influence carrier strategy and underwriting appetite.
• Executive presence and influence with carrier partners and client stakeholders.
• Strong results orientation under pressure, balancing client advocacy with carrier realities.
• Tech-forward: willing to leverage and scale tools (including AI) to improve speed, accuracy, and outcomes.
• Strategic thinker who identifies new market opportunities and supports organizational goals.
• Active contributor to team development, mentoring peers or supporting recruitment.
• Licensed in Property & Casualty (P&C).

Nice To Have

• Cyber/ E&O focus.
• Experience in Fintech, Life Sciences, Crypto, VC, Consumer, Professional Services.
• Experience in fast-paced brokerage environments.
• Exposure to early-stage startups and/or high-growth settings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Parental leave
• Flexible vacation time
• Wellness allowance ($80/month)
• Technology allowance ($100/month)
• Professional Development ($500/Year)
• Home office setup (One-time $500)
• L&D: Partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns
• Employee Groups supporting equity and inclusion
• Wellbeing perks with partner services
• Bi-annual performance reviews with quarterly check-ins

What To Expect In a Typical Interview Process

• 30-minute phone screen with recruiting team
• 30-45 minute video interview with the hiring manager
• Case study/technical screening
• Meet the team: 30-45 min 1:1 with 3-4 team members
• Executive chat

Compensation

The pay range for this role is 110,000 - 140,000 USD per year, depending on location (San Francisco, Chicago, New York, or Remote) as part of a total compensation package including benefits and stock options.