Vice President, Southwest Zone Leader – Underwriting

Ledgebrook

Vice President overseeing underwriting operations and business performance for the Southwest Zone. Leading strategy execution and talent development while driving profitable growth in the region.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in commercial casualty underwriting, with a strong focus on portfolio management, pricing adequacy, and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while driving profitable growth in a fast-paced environment.

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Commercial Casualty Underwriting ExperienceLeadership Experience Managing Underwriting TeamsTechnical Underwriting ExpertisePortfolio ManagementStrategic Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Underwriting DisciplinePricing AdequacyKPI MonitoringRisk EvaluationProfitability AnalysisMarket Trend IdentificationSubmission Flow ManagementLoss Trend AnalysisCoaching and MentoringFile Reviews

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationAccountability

Industry Keywords

E&S InsuranceSpecialty InsuranceWholesale Distribution ModelUnderwriting GuidelinesHigh-Profile Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all underwriting operations and business performance for the Southwest Zone.
Develop and execute regional business plans that deliver profitable premium growth while maintaining underwriting discipline.
Own regional production, profitability, portfolio management, and service objectives.
Monitor regional KPIs, submission flow, hit ratios, pricing adequacy, loss trends, and overall portfolio performance.
Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and competitive dynamics to drive strategic decision making.
Represent the Southwest Region with executive leadership and provide regular updates on performance, opportunities, and risks.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing underwriting team.
Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, urgency, and underwriting excellence.
Conduct regular coaching sessions, file reviews, performance evaluations, and career development discussions.
Provide technical guidance and referral authority on complex, high-profile, or large casualty accounts.
Ensure underwriting quality, pricing adequacy, and adherence to company underwriting guidelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience, preferably within E&S or specialty insurance.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing underwriting teams and regional operations.
Strong technical underwriting expertise with the ability to evaluate complex casualty risks.
Proven success leading profitable growth within a wholesale distribution model.
Strong understanding of portfolio management, pricing, and underwriting profitability.
Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance growth, risk selection, and operational execution.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
Equity participation opportunity
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Remote work flexibility
Career growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling organization