AVP​/VP Casualty Underwriting

E&S Casualty Underwriting Leader (AVP/VP) - Central Region

Do you ever feel like you’re underwriting with one hand tied behind your back? Frustrated by outdated systems, slow processes, or navigating corporate politics? At Ledgebrook, we believe underwriting should be rewarding, innovative, and impactful. Bring your entrepreneurial spirit and expertise—we’ll give you the platform to thrive, deliver results, and be recognized for your success.

Ledgebrook is seeking a seasoned E&S Casualty Underwriting Leader to help grow a profitable book of primary and supported excess casualty business. Our mission is to deliver market-relevant solutions to our wholesale trading partners in a frictionless, efficient, and risk‑differentiated way. If you have a proven track record of underwriting excellence and want to break free from traditional insurance company constraints, we want to hear from you.

• Lead and mentor a high‑performing E&S Casualty underwriting team.
• Partner directly with wholesale brokers—via phone, virtually, and in‑person—to drive submissions and convert on top opportunities.
• Underwrite a diverse mix of risks across multiple industry segments, including manufacturing, distribution, construction, real estate, retail, mercantile, habitational, and hospitality.
• Manage both primary and supported excess casualty products, ensuring tailored solutions that meet broker and client needs.

• 10+ years of E&S Casualty underwriting experience across diverse industry segments
• 3+ years of underwriting leadership experience
• Strong relationships with wholesale E&S brokers
• Proven ability to structure unique risks, complex programs, and deliver tailored solutions
• Advanced portfolio management and data analysis skills
• Intellectual curiosity and the confidence to innovate from a “blank sheet”
• Strong communication skills to articulate Ledgebrook’s value proposition
• A customer‑focused mindset and agile prioritization skills
• Entrepreneurial drive and passion for building high‑performing teams
• Ability to travel independently for broker meetings, conferences, and industry events
• Experience in MGA or delegated authority environments is a plus

At Ledgebrook, your expertise won’t be limited by legacy systems or bureaucracy. You’ll have the freedom to create, lead, and deliver underwriting excellence in an environment that rewards innovation and results.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and join the Ledgebrook team.