Senior Placements Specialist

Vouch$115K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of insurance industry experience, preferably in brokerage or underwriting.
  • Experience with Cyber, Professional, Management Liability, and P&C policies.
  • Strong knowledge of insurance markets and carrier appetites.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure while managing client needs and carrier realities.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex insurance concepts clearly.
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with brokerage management systems and Google Suite.
  • Active Property & Casualty (P&C) license.

Responsibilities

  • Place various lines of business for clients, including Cyber and Professional Liability.
  • Support Sales and Client Managers by analyzing client needs for effective placement strategies.
  • Draft and submit submissions to underwriters, negotiating terms and pricing for clients.
  • Review quotes, binders, and policies for accuracy and completeness.
  • Build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers and underwriters.
  • Stay updated on market trends and coverage developments.
  • Collaborate with sales advisors and client service teams for effective account servicing.
  • Guide clients on coverage options and risk management strategies.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible vacation time
  • Wellness allowance
  • Technology allowance
  • Company-sponsored personal and professional development
  • Partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns
  • Access to wellbeing perks like Peloton and Headspace care+
  • Dependency care FSA and Care.com membership support
  • Regular performance reviews with goal setting and development discussions.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:

  • Place all lines of business (Cyber, Professional Liability,Management Liability, GL, etc.) for clients
  • Support Sales and Client Managers by analyzing client needs and exposures to develop placement strategies that align with their risk profile
  • Draft and submit submissions to underwriters and negotiate terms and pricing on behalf of clients
  • Review quotes, binders, and policies for accuracy and completeness
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers and underwriters
  • Stay current on market trends, carrier appetite, and coverage developments within the relevant product lines
  • Collaborate with sales advisors and client service teams to ensure seamless handoff and servicing of accounts
  • Provide guidance to clients on coverage options and risk management strategies

About You:

  • 3-5 years of insurance industry experience, preferably in a brokerage or underwriting environment
  • Demonstrated experience placing or supporting the placement of Cyber Liability, Professional Liability, Management Liability, and P&C (GL, BOP, etc.) policies
  • Strong knowledge of insurance markets and carrier appetites
  • Known for delivering high-quality results under pressure and balancing client advocacy with carrier realities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex coverage concepts clearly
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with insurance brokerage management systems and Google Suite
  • Active Property & Casualty (P&C) license

Nice To Have:

  • Enterprise, SaaS, AI, and Professional Services experience and interest.
  • Exposure to and passion for early-stage startups and/or high-growth environments
  • Experience working in a fast-paced brokerage environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail.


Vouch provides several benefits to help you bring your best self to work:

  • 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
  • 🏫 L&D: Partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns
  • Wellbeing: access to many wellbeing perks, including Peloton, Fetch, OneMedical, Headspace care+, etc.
  • Caregiver Support: company seed into the dependent care FSA and company sponsored Care.com membership.
  • Regular performance reviews: Vouch conducts regular performance discussions with all team members, offering goal setting and check-ins, development discussions, and promotion opportunities.


What to expect in a typical interview process:

(Please note these steps may vary slightly depending on the role)

  • 30-minute phone call with our recruiting team
  • 30-45 minute video interview with the hiring manager
  • Case study/technical screen
  • Meet the team! 30-45 min 1:1 video discussion with 3-4 team members you'd work closely with in the role
  • Executive chat

Compensation philosophy:

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are part of our total compensation package, which also includes benefits and other perks. We also include stock options in all compensation packages and believe all Vouch employees should have the opportunity to become owners in the company. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, location, and business need. The pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for this role is:

115,000 - 135,000 USD per year (San Francisco, CA (Hybrid))

115,000 - 135,000 USD per year (New York, NY (Hybrid))

103,000 - 121,000 USD per year (Chicago, IL (Hybrid))

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