VP - Management Liability Underwriting

Genesis Resources; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dynamic Commercial Underwriter to grow their Management Liability portfolio across the West Coast. This remote role requires a focus on underwriting various executive liability products while building strong relationships with wholesale brokers. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience and a deep knowledge of underwriting principles. The position offers flexible travel and growth potential into leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of underwriting experience focused on management liability lines.
• Proven success with wholesale brokers and building distribution relationships.
• Deep knowledge of underwriting principles and executive liability products.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business focusing on profitability and growth.
• Cultivate relationships with wholesale brokers through travel and meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams for innovative solutions on complex risks.

Skills

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Job description

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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Insurance and Insurance Carriers