AVP, Underwriting Manager (SE)

Ledgebrook

2d•Remote

About The Position

The AVP, Underwriting Manager (Southeast) is responsible for leading and developing a team of underwriters while also managing an individual book of business. This role drives profitable growth, underwriting discipline, and operational execution across both their own portfolio and the broader underwriting team. The position partners closely with senior leadership, distribution partners, and cross-functional teams to execute underwriting strategy, maintain strong broker relationships, and support the continued scaling of the organization. The ideal candidate is a strong technical underwriter, proven people leader, and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

7+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably within E&S or specialty casualty lines
Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
Strong technical underwriting and portfolio management skills
Proven ability to manage and grow a profitable book of business
Excellent communication, decision-making, and relationship-building abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Nice To Haves

Experience managing casualty, general liability, construction, habitational, hospitality, or middle market business
Experience working with wholesale distribution partners
Familiarity with underwriting technology platforms and data-driven underwriting tools
Passion to deliver a world-class customer service experience to both internal and external customers
Intellectual curiosity and a desire to innovate processes/procedures versus being satisfied with the status quo
A desire to continue learning whatever your career stage
Agile prioritization skills coupled with a keen sense of urgency that seeks to balance getting it right versus getting it done right now
A strong drive and desire to win together as a high-performing team
A moral compass to “do the right thing, period”, we have zero tolerance for toxic behaviors

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters to achieve production and profitability goals
Conduct regular file reviews, coaching sessions, and performance discussions
Drive underwriting consistency, accountability, and execution across the team
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new underwriting talent
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with company values
Manage and grow an individual book of business while maintaining profitability and underwriting discipline
Review, evaluate, and approve complex or large account referrals within authority
Maintain strong relationships with brokers and distribution partners to drive new business opportunities
Ensure underwriting quality, pricing adequacy, and adherence to underwriting guidelines
Monitor portfolio performance, rate adequacy, loss trends, and exposure management
Partner with actuarial, claims, and leadership teams on emerging trends and strategy
Maintain strong underwriting discipline while balancing growth objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners
Support business development initiatives and strategic broker engagement
Travel as needed for broker meetings, industry events, and relationship management
Serve as a trusted underwriting resource for both internal and external stakeholders
Assist in developing underwriting guidelines, workflow improvements, and best practices
Support implementation of underwriting tools, technology, and operational initiatives
Collaborate with leadership on business planning, forecasting, and growth strategy
Ensure compliance with carrier guidelines, authority levels, and regulatory requirements