Vice President, Southwest Zone Leader – Underwriting

We are seeking an experienced underwriting leader to drive the performance and profitable growth of our Southwest Zone.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
The ideal location would be Southern California, Arizona or New Mexico, but open.
This executive role will lead a regional underwriting team and take ownership of production, portfolio profitability, broker relationships, talent development and operational performance. The successful candidate will combine strong casualty underwriting expertise with proven leadership, commercial judgement and business-development capability.
Key responsibilities:Develop and execute the Southwest regional business plan, delivering profitable premium growth while maintaining underwriting disciplineLead, coach and develop a high-performing underwriting teamOwn regional production, pricing, profitability, portfolio management and service objectivesMonitor KPIs, submission flow, hit ratios, loss trends and pricing adequacyProvide technical guidance and referral authority on complex casualty risksBuild senior-level relationships with key wholesale brokers and distribution partnersIdentify market opportunities and lead regional business-development initiativesPartner with Product, Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance and Distribution to refine underwriting strategy and appetiteSupport forecasting, budgeting, recruitment, operational improvement and new product launchesEnsure compliance with underwriting authorities, carrier guidelines and regulatory requirements
What we’re looking for5–10+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience, ideally within E&S or specialty insuranceProven experience leading underwriting teams and driving profitable growthStrong technical knowledge of complex casualty and general liability risksSuccess operating through a wholesale distribution modeStrong understanding of pricing, portfolio management and underwriting profitabilityEstablished relationships within the wholesale brokerage communityAn entrepreneurial, data-driven leadership style suited to a fast-growing environment.
Experience across construction, habitational, hospitality or manufacturing risks—and within an MGA, delegated authority platform or specialty carrier—would be particularly valuable.
What’s on offerCompetitive executive compensationEquity participationComprehensive health, dental and vision benefitsRemote flexibility with regional travelSignificant career-development opportunities within a growing specialty insurance business
Base Salary Range $250,000-$350,000- This is a good-faith compensation range based on what Ledgebrook reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of relevant factors including experience, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant factors. xzbcwsv Employees in this position are eligible to participate in Ledgebrook’s equity incentive program.