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Executive Underwriter - Professional Liability (Architects & Engineers)

Ladders · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteFinance$160k–$200k/yrFull-time

This role will support financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management initiatives that strengthen business visibility and decision-making. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and scalable financial operations within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

  • Independently underwrite and manage a portfolio of Professional Liability risks, focusing on Architects & Engineers accounts
  • Evaluate small and middle market risks including complex exposures for sound risk selection and profitable growth
  • Negotiate pricing, coverage, and policy terms while maintaining underwriting discipline
  • Develop and maintain strong national relationships with retail brokers
  • Support underwriting leadership in executing portfolio strategies and achieving business objectives
  • Monitor market conditions and trends impacting Professional Liability business
  • Partner with Claims, Actuarial, Product, Legal, and Compliance teams for portfolio management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or related field preferred
  • 10+ years of Professional Liability / E&O underwriting experience
  • Significant experience underwriting Architects & Engineers Professional Liability risks required
  • Experience underwriting both admitted and surplus lines business
  • Established relationships with retail brokers in the Professional Liability marketplace strongly preferred

Pay

$160,000 – $200,000 annually

Benefits

  • Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Mental health services
  • Comprehensive benefits package focused on employees' physical, financial, and emotional well-being

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