Associate Director, Placements

Vouch Insurance•Chicago, IL

3d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Associate Director, Placements leads complex insurance placements for Vouch’s high-profile clients and helps strengthen the company’s carrier relationships and market strategy. The role structures and negotiates programs across multiple lines, advises client managers and producers on deal strategy, and works with carriers and wholesale partners to secure suitable coverage, structure, and pricing. It also contributes to process, compliance, and technology improvements, including adoption of AI, and mentors colleagues as the placements team grows.

Requirements

At least 8 years of commercial insurance experience.
A track record of independently placing complex risks.
Deep Property & Casualty expertise, especially in Cyber, Professional, and Management Liability.
Demonstrated ability to influence carrier strategy and underwriting appetite.
Executive presence and influence with carrier partners and client stakeholders.
Ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure and balance client advocacy with carrier realities.
Interest in leveraging and scaling new tools, including AI, to improve speed, accuracy, and client outcomes.
Strategic thinking, including identifying market opportunities and contributing to organizational goals.
Active contribution to team development through mentoring, knowledge sharing, or recruitment support.
Property & Casualty (P&C) license.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in Fintech, Crypto, VC, Life Sciences, Consumer, or Professional Services.
Experience in a fast-paced brokerage environment.
Exposure to and interest in early-stage startups or high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

Lead placement strategy for high-value, multi-line accounts, including Management Liability, Cyber/Tech E&O, Professional, and GL/Umbrella.
Negotiate with carriers and wholesale partners to obtain optimal coverage, structure, and pricing.
Advise client managers and producers on deal structuring and market positioning.
Build and expand senior-level carrier partnerships, anticipate changes in carrier appetite, and introduce creative solutions.
Translate emerging market and competitive trends into actionable strategies.
Contribute to process, compliance, and technology innovations that scale the brokerage.
Promote adoption of brokerage technology and AI to improve speed and precision.
Mentor and coach colleagues and support the development of future placement leaders.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity packages.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Parental leave.
Flexible vacation time.
Wellness allowance.
Technology allowance.
Company-sponsored personal and professional development.
Learning and development partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns.
Wellbeing perks, including Peloton, Fetch, OneMedical, and Headspace Care+.
Company contribution to a dependent care FSA and company-sponsored Care.com membership.
Regular performance discussions, including goal setting, development discussions, and promotion opportunities.
Stock options.