Specialty Underwriting Assistant

Ledgebrook

. Ledgebrook is seeking experienced E&S Underwriting Assistant talent to join our growing team, whose mission is to build a profitable book of E&S business across expanding lines of business and coverages.

Posted 3/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ledgebrook is seeking experienced E&S Underwriting Assistant talent to join our growing team, whose mission is to build a profitable book of E&S business across expanding lines of business and coverages.
You will regularly interact with Ledgebrook’s underwriters and wholesale trading partners over the phone, virtually, or in-person to facilitate various transactions independently or with limited guidance.
We are looking for candidates with a strong overall E&S support background across various lines of business, including a curiosity to gain a deeper knowledge of our business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior general/technical E&S underwriting support experience across various lines of business and coverages, with experience in Professional Liability and/or Cyber insurance.
Experience in submission process management, including review for completeness to handle or facilitate account clearance and set-up.
Understanding of basic underwriting data analysis to execute submission triage activities, i.e., reviewing submission information in relation to underwriting appetite and guidelines to assist underwriting staff with eligibility determination and prioritization of opportunities.
Ability to obtain required information from brokers, organize and maintain file documentation, and facilitate transactions with other underwriting support resources.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks and projects while focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.
Understanding of company appetites and delegated underwriting authorities, particularly within Professional Liability and/or Cyber lines.
Important - note is only for candidates applying from the U.S.: Please note: This position is open only to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership
Health insurance - 100% employer-paid option available
Additional benefits including 401(k), dental, vision, and other coverage options
Remote work and flexible hours - work from where you perform best
Unlimited time off policy - we trust you to manage your time and energy
Culture of ownership, autonomy, and purpose - where your impact is visible and valued

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Hard Skills & Tools

E&S underwriting supportProfessional Liability insuranceCyber insurancesubmission process managementunderwriting data analysissubmission triageeligibility determinationaccount clearancefile documentation management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsability to balance multiple tasksfocus on key prioritiesmeeting deadlinescommunication skills