Lead Risk Advisor — Construction
WithCoverage · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridFinance$140k–$190k/yrFull-time
About
WithCoverage replaces the traditional insurance brokerage with AI-supercharged risk management designed for the modern economy. We partner with hundreds of high-growth, category-defining companies across commercial construction, advanced manufacturing, and complex infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage a portfolio of construction accounts end-to-end, including GCs, specialty subcontractors, developers, and owners across admitted and E&S markets.
- Lead client-facing Risk Analyses with senior executives, diagnosing coverage gaps across GL, WC, Auto, Umbrella/Excess, Builders Risk, and Inland Marine.
- Develop and present marketing proposals for renewals and new business, including thorough program comparisons covering exposure changes, loss history, coverage terms, and cost of risk.
- Build and refine playbooks for the construction vertical to create repeatable, scalable best practices for future advisors.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key underwriting partners across both admitted and wholesale/E&S markets with construction expertise.
- Conduct contract and certificate reviews, identifying insurance requirements and coverage mismatches before they become claims issues.
- Lead, measure, and report on ongoing insurance programs, including audits, adjustments, endorsements, and claims coordination.
- Collaborate closely with Growth, Product, and Ops teams to ensure seamless execution and a differentiated client experience.
- Translate client needs into actionable insights for underwriting, operations, and product improvements.
Requirements
- 4-7 years of commercial insurance experience, with a strong preference for candidates with dedicated construction or contractor account experience.
- Deep familiarity with construction risk — including GL (including OCIPs/CCIPs), WC, commercial auto, umbrella/excess towers, builders risk, and professional lines.
- Confident leading high-stakes client conversations and comfortable presenting analyses, program comparisons, or broker proposals to C-suite and ownership-level executives.
- Experienced in marketplace submissions, carrier negotiations, and coverage strategy across both admitted and E&S markets.
- Deeply curious about how construction businesses operate and motivated to become a trusted advisor to their leaders.
- Strong communicator who thrives in fast-moving, collaborative environments.
- Highest level of detail-oriented and accountability — you own outcomes, not just tasks.
- Active P&C Brokers License required (or must be obtained within 120 days of hire).
- CIC, CPCU, or other relevant professional designation a plus.
Qualifications
- Active P&C Brokers License required (or must be obtained within 120 days of hire).
- CIC, CPCU, or other relevant professional designation a plus.
Skills
- Construction Casualty
- Builders Risk
- Program Structures
- Commercial Auto
- Umbrella/Excess
- Inland Marine
Benefits
- Competitive compensation that includes meaningful equity
- Comprehensive benefit plans for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Pre-tax accounts (FSA, HSAs, dependent care FSAs, commuter savings)
- 401(k) through Human Interest
- Flexible time off, sick leave, family and medical leave, and major national holidays
- A curated in-office employee experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture
Pay
The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 – $190,000/year. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is also eligible for variable compensation including quota-based incentives where applicable.
Schedule
Remote