Senior Broker Specialist - Construction

About the role

Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the Construction, Specialty Casualty, and Professional Liability market segments. This forward-facing role sits at the intersection of sales, strategy, and underwriting expertise, giving you ownership of broker relationships, market strategy, and portfolio performance within the E&S construction space.

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 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.
• Leverage technology and AI tools to shape efficiency, productivity, and decision-making.
• 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.

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 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.

Benefits

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

Pay

This role includes a base salary range between $130,000 – $150,000. The actual salary will be determined by 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.