Lead Risk Advisor - Construction

WithCoverage

$140K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years of commercial insurance experience, with focus on construction or contractor accounts.
  • In-depth understanding of construction risks, including GL, WC, auto, builders risk, and professional lines.
  • Proficient in client engagement and presentations to C-suite executives.
  • Skilled in submissions, carrier negotiations, and strategies for both admitted and E&S markets.
  • Curious about construction business operations; driven to be a trusted advisor.
  • Excellent communication skills for dynamic team environments.
  • Detail-oriented and accountable for achieving outcomes.
  • Active P&C Brokers License required (or must be obtained within 120 days of hire).

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of construction accounts, including GCs and specialty subcontractors.
  • Conduct client-facing Risk Analyses and diagnose coverage gaps.
  • Prepare and present marketing proposals with program comparisons.
  • Create and refine best practice playbooks for the construction vertical.
  • Build relationships with underwriting partners in admitted and wholesale markets.
  • Review contracts and identify insurance gaps before claims arise.
  • Lead and report on ongoing insurance programs, including audits and claims.
  • Collaborate with Growth, Product, and Ops teams for improved client experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including equity.
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
  • Pre-tax accounts available for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401(k) plan through Human Interest.
  • Flexible time off and family-related leave policies.
  • Engaging in-office experience that promotes community and innovation.
  • Collaborative and enjoyable work culture.
Full Job Description
Lead Risk Advisor - Construction

New York, NY • Los Angeles, CA • Philadelphia, PA • Remote

About the Role

We're looking for a Lead Risk Advisor to own construction client relationships end-to-end and help scale our construction vertical. You'll work directly with business leaders at GCs, specialty contractors, and developers to assess exposures, lead Risk Analyses, and deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable impact. This role requires deep fluency in construction casualty, builders risk, and program structures - and the ability to credibly advise senior executives on how to protect their business.

What You'll Do
  • Own and manage a portfolio of construction accounts end-to-end, including GCs, specialty subcontractors, developers, and owners across admitted and E&S markets.
  • Lead client-facing Risk Analyses with senior executives, diagnosing coverage gaps across GL, WC, Auto, Umbrella/Excess, Builders Risk, and Inland Marine.
  • Develop and present marketing proposals for renewals and new business, including thorough program comparisons covering exposure changes, loss history, coverage terms, and cost of risk.
  • Build and refine playbooks for the construction vertical to create repeatable, scalable best practices for future advisors.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key underwriting partners across both admitted and wholesale/E&S markets with construction expertise.
  • Conduct contract and certificate reviews, identifying insurance requirements and coverage mismatches before they become claims issues.
  • Lead, measure, and report on ongoing insurance programs, including audits, adjustments, endorsements, and claims coordination.
  • Collaborate closely with Growth, Product, and Ops teams to ensure seamless execution and a differentiated client experience.
  • Translate client needs into actionable insights for underwriting, operations, and product improvements.

Who You Are
  • 4-7 years of commercial insurance experience, with a strong preference for candidates with dedicated construction or contractor account experience.
  • Deep familiarity with construction risk - including GL (including OCIPs/CCIPs), WC, commercial auto, umbrella/excess towers, builders risk, and professional lines.
  • Confident leading high-stakes client conversations and comfortable presenting analyses, program comparisons, or broker proposals to C-suite and ownership-level executives.
  • Experienced in marketplace submissions, carrier negotiations, and coverage strategy across both admitted and E&S markets.
  • Deeply curious about how construction businesses operate and motivated to become a trusted advisor to their leaders.
  • Strong communicator who thrives in fast-moving, collaborative environments.
  • Highly detail-oriented and accountable - you own outcomes, not just tasks.
  • Active P&C Brokers License required (or must be obtained within 120 days of hire).
  • CIC, CPCU, or other relevant professional designation a plus.

Compensation

For candidates based in the United States, the expected pay range for this position is $140,000 - $190,000/year. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is also eligible for variable compensation including quota-based incentives where applicable. WithCoverage offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package for full-time employees, which includes equity grants and a robust suite of benefits.

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation that includes meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive benefit plans for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Pre-tax accounts (FSA, HSAs, dependent care FSAs, commuter savings)
  • 401(k) through Human Interest
  • Flexible time off, sick leave, family and medical leave, and major national holidays
  • A curated in-office employee experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
  • Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture

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