Coalition

Senior Underwriter, Northeast

Coalition$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of underwriting experience, especially in high-complexity cyber and Technology E&O for large enterprises ($1B+ revenue).
  • Proficient in analyzing complex cyber and technology risks and their impact on underwriting decisions.
  • Skilled in aligning underwriting solutions with broker and client needs and communicating them effectively.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience in executive-level dialogues with brokers and clients.
  • Experience in mentoring underwriters and contributing to underwriting governance and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite new and renewal accounts for enterprise segment while adhering to underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
  • Manage senior and specialty broker relationships, actively engaging in client interactions for high-stakes accounts.
  • Ensure disciplined underwriting documentation and compliance with Coalition's workflows.
  • Facilitate detailed discussions on complex coverage needs and non-standard underwriting structures.
  • Apply technical underwriting expertise to assess risks for larger organizations and their subsidiaries.
  • Guide and mentor junior underwriters on best practices and strategies for successful broker communication.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Claims) to enhance underwriting decisions and client results.
  • Influence regional underwriting practices and process improvements tailored to sophisticated business needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to the employee.
  • Flexible paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Annual stipend for home office setup and access to WeWork spaces.
  • Wellness programs focusing on mental and physical health, including access to various health services.
  • Opportunities for competitive compensation and career advancement.
Full Job Description
About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for driving profitable business from an assigned group of brokers and partnering closely with our Sales organization. You will underwrite and manage products across Coalition's portfolio, including the enterprise segment, while serving as a trusted partner to brokers and customers. Along the way, you will help clients better understand how to protect their businesses, bringing together underwriting expertise, business acumen and a relationship-first approach.

This is a fully remote position that can be based anywhere in the Northeast. Ideal locations are New York City, Boston, or Philadelphia.
Responsibilities
  • Underwrite new and renewal accounts within authority, including the enterprise segment (accounts with ~$1B+ in revenue), while maintaining alignment to underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and carrier requirements.
  • Own senior and specialty broker relationships and play a visible role in client-facing activity for larger and more complex accounts.
  • Maintain disciplined underwriting files, documentation, and internal tool usage in line with Coalition's workflows and governance standards.
  • Lead more granular discussions on coverage, manuscript endorsement requests, alternate forms, and other non-standard structures typical of larger-market underwriting.
  • Bring deeper technical underwriting judgment to more complex organizations, including risks involving larger networks, subsidiaries, and differentiated operating-company exposures.
  • Mentor and coach other underwriters, including support on files, broker communication, and deal strategy.
  • Partner with Sales, Product, Claims, CPU, and Coalition's security team to improve underwriting decisions, market execution, and client outcomes.
  • Help shape local or regional underwriting practices, escalation standards, and process improvements for more sophisticated business.
  • Regular travel required for broker management, client meetings, education, and market-facing activity.
Skills and Qualifications
  • 5+ years of underwriting experience, including at least several years handling high-complex cyber and Technology E&O risks for large enterprise business (~$1B+ revenue); additional experience in underwriting miscellaneous professional liability is a plus.
  • Ability to analyze complex cyber and technology risks and understand their implications for underwriting, pricing, structure, and profitability.
  • Ability to combine underwriting expertise with broker and client needs to craft solutions and explain rationale clearly and confidently.
  • Strong presentation presence, negotiation skills, and comfort handling executive-facing broker and client conversations.
  • Meaningful experience mentoring others and contributing to underwriting standards, governance, or training.
Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The US base salary for this position ranges from $120,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $160,000/year in our highest geographic market. Consistent with applicable laws, an employee's pay within this range is based on a number of factors, which include but are not limited to relevant education, skills, job-related knowledge, qualifications, work experience, credentials, and/or geographic location. Your recruiter can share more on target salary for your location during the interview process. Coalition, Inc. reserves the right to modify this range as needed.
Perks
  • 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
  • Mental & physical health wellness programs (One Medical, Headspace, Wellhub, and more)!
  • Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement

About Coalition

Coalition is a UK-based financial technology company that provides risk management and analytics solutions to financial institutions. The company was founded in 2008 and has since grown to become a leading provider of risk management software, with clients including some of the world's largest banks and asset managers. Coalition's technology platform allows financial institutions to monitor and manage their risk exposure in real-time, providing insights into market trends and potential risks. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative approach to risk management, including the Risk Management Technology Provider of the Year at the Risk Awards in 2019.
Learn more about Coalition
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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