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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

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