Vice President – South Central Zone Leader, Underwriting

Ledgebrook

Vice President for South Central Zone managing underwriting operations and leading a high-performing team in the insurance sector. Driving profitable growth and strategic decision-making across the region.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in commercial casualty underwriting, with a strong focus on portfolio management, pricing strategies, and profitable growth within a wholesale distribution model. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering strategic relationships with key stakeholders.

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Commercial Casualty Underwriting ExperienceLeadership Experience in Underwriting TeamsTechnical Underwriting ExpertisePortfolio Management and Pricing UnderstandingStrategic Decision-Making Skills

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Hard Skills

Underwriting DisciplineKPI MonitoringRisk EvaluationProfitability AnalysisMarket Trend IdentificationSubmission Flow ManagementLoss Trend AnalysisPortfolio Performance ManagementGrowth Opportunity IdentificationExecutive-Level Relationship Development

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCoaching SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsCollaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

E&S InsuranceSpecialty InsuranceWholesale Distribution ModelCasualty AccountsUnderwriting Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all underwriting operations and business performance for the South Central 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 South Central 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.
Provide technical guidance and referral authority on complex, high-profile, or large casualty accounts.
Develop and strengthen executive-level relationships with key wholesale brokers and strategic distribution partners throughout the South Central Region.

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