Senior Broker Specialist - Construction

Vela Insurance Services (a Berkley Company); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Vela Insurance Services in Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL, is seeking a Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter to own new business production and manage broker relationships within the E&S construction space.

This high-visibility role combines underwriting authority with strategic partnership, requiring travel to strengthen market presence and deliver profitable growth for a forward‑thinking organization. The base salary ranges from $130,000 to $150,000 with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of experience in E&S underwriting or broker-facing insurance sales.
• Proven success in new business production and relationship management with strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of E&S market dynamics and wholesale broker distribution.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Own new business production as the lead underwriter for the assigned market segment.
• Build and deepen broker relationships through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and in-person visits.
• Act as primary contact for assigned wholesale brokers, delivering responsive service and underwriting guidance.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal underwriting and support teams to deliver timely, competitive solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to secure profitable, sustainable business.
• Manage and grow a robust new-business pipeline, meeting or exceeding production goals.
• Support renewal retention efforts and contribute to long-term portfolio health.
• Shape efficiency and decision-making by leveraging technology and AI tools.
• Contribute to underwriting growth strategies by monitoring rate adequacy and portfolio performance.
• Provide insights on underwriting guidelines and product enhancements based on market trends and broker feedback.
• Represent the organization at industry events and broker meetings; travel regularly.

Skills

Underwriting

Broker relations

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Market knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Company Details

Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments: Construction, Specialty Casualty, & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve. LI #Remote

Responsibilities

Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter

Location: Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL.

Are you a relationship‑driven underwriter who thrives at the intersection of sales, strategy, and underwriting expertise? This forward‑facing role puts you at the center of new business growth, giving you ownership of broker relationships, market strategy, and portfolio performance within the E&S construction space.

As a Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter, you’ll act as both a trusted underwriting expert and a strategic partner to wholesale brokers—driving profitable new business, influencing product direction, and representing the company in the marketplace.

What You’ll Do

• Own new business production by serving as the lead underwriter for your assigned market segment.
• Build and deepen broker relationships through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and in‑person visits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned wholesale brokers, delivering responsive service and thoughtful underwriting guidance.
• Partner cross‑functionally with internal underwriting and support teams to deliver timely, competitive, and customized solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to secure profitable, sustainable business.
• Manage and grow a robust new‑business pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding production goals.
• Support renewal retention efforts and contribute to long‑term portfolio health.
• Shape efficiency, productivity, and decision‑making by leveraging technology and AI tools
• Contribute to underwriting growth strategies by monitoring rate adequacy, productivity metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Provide insight on underwriting guidelines and product enhancements based on market trends and broker feedback.
• Represent the organization at industry events, broker meetings, and conferences.
• Travel regularly to strengthen relationships and drive market presence.

Why This Role

• High‑visibility, market‑facing position with real influence on growth and strategy
• Strong balance of underwriting authority and relationship ownership
• Opportunity to shape portfolio direction and product evolution
• Career growth within a collaborative, forward‑thinking organization

Qualifications

• What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5–8+ years of experience in E&S underwriting or broker‑facing insurance sales.
• Proven success in new business production and relationship management demonstrating strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of E&S market dynamics and wholesale broker distribution.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:

• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

This role includes a base salary range between $130,000 - $150,000. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

The application window for this role is estimated to be open through July 1, 2026.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role