Professional Liability Underwriter

Socotra, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Equity ownership

Remote work

401k plan

Unlimited time off

Job summary

Ledgebrook seeks an experienced Professional Liability Underwriter to join our growing PL team. The role focuses on underwriting Misc, E&O, and Allied Healthcare, driving submission flow and converting opportunities with wholesale brokers in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in PL underwriting, strong data analytics, and a customer-focused mindset. We value entrepreneurial drive, teamwork, and a willingness to travel for broker meetings and industry events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a PL underwriter.
• Experience in Professional Liability E&S market; Misc. E&O and/or Allied Healthcare preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite professional liability lines including Misc, E&O, and Allied Healthcare.
• Manage submission flow and convert opportunities with wholesale brokers.
• Communicate appetite and pricing criteria to brokers and clients.
• Travel to meet brokers or team for conferences or events as needed.

Skills

Professional liability underwriting

Underwriting experience

Data analysis

Wholesale broker relations

Decision making

Job description

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? Then read on and to advance your career at Ledgebrook.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Professional Liability underwriting talent to join our growing team whose mission is focused on building a profitable book of professional liability business. Our 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 mould, we’re looking for you!

As a member of the PL team, you will regularly interact with our wholesale trading partners over the phone, virtually and in-person to drive 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&O, Allied Healthcare.

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!

About you

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:

• A passion for delivering world-class customer service to our internal and external customers
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire for innovation, rather than following the status quo
• A hunger for continuous learning and opportunities to grow
• Agile prioritization skills coupled with a keen sense of urgency - we balance getting it right with getting it done right now
• A strong drive and desire to win together as a high-performing team
• A moral compass to "do the right thing, period." We have zero tolerance for toxic behaviors
• An eagerness to actively participate and connect with the whole team, across remote locations
• An honest, transparent communication style
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset. We don’t look for blame, we look for the solution

Requirements

As a future PL Underwriter, your experience and qualifications must include:

• 5+ years experience as a PL underwriter
• Experience working in the Professional Liability E&S market; Misc. E&O and/or Allied Healthcare preferred
• Ability to work as a team player or independently in a fast-paced work environmentDeep wholesale broker trading relationships
• Effective communication skills to articulate our appetite and develop wholesale broker relationships
• Understanding of pricing and risk selection criteria to achieve underwriting profit
• Advanced understanding of data analysis and execution of portfolio management objectives
• Intellectual curiosity, problem solving skills, and a sense of urgency
• Responsive, customer service focused mindset and behaviors
• 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 to meet with assigned brokers or with the broader 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 [e-mail]. 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