Senior Broker Specialist - Construction

Company Details

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Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments: Construction, Specialty Casualty, & Professional Liability.  We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve.LI #Remote

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Responsibilities

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Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter

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Location: Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL.

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Are you a relationship‑driven underwriter who thrives at the intersection of sales, strategy, and underwriting expertise ? This forward‑facing role puts you at the center of new business growth, giving you ownership of broker relationships, market strategy, and portfolio performance within the E&S construction space.

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As a Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter , you’ll act as both a trusted underwriting expert and a strategic partner to wholesale brokers—driving profitable new business, influencing product direction, and representing the company in the marketplace.

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What You’ll Do

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• Own new business production by serving as the lead underwriter for your assigned market segment.
• Build and deepen broker relationships through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and in‑person visits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned wholesale brokers, delivering responsive service and thoughtful underwriting guidance.
• Partner cross‑functionally with internal underwriting and support teams to deliver timely, competitive, and customized solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to secure profitable, sustainable business.
• Manage and grow a robust new‑business pipeline , consistently meeting or exceeding production goals.
• Support renewal retention efforts and contribute to long‑term portfolio health.
• Shape efficiency, productivity, and decision‑making by leveraging technology and AI tools
• Contribute to underwriting growth strategies by monitoring rate adequacy, productivity metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Provide insight on underwriting guidelines and product enhancements based on market trends and broker feedback.
• Represent the organization at industry events, broker meetings, and conferences .
• Travel regularly to strengthen relationships and drive market presence.
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Why This Role

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• High‑visibility, market‑facing position with real influence on growth and strategy
• Strong balance of underwriting authority and relationship ownership
• Opportunity to shape portfolio direction and product evolution
• Career growth within a collaborative, forward‑thinking organization
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Qualifications

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• What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5–8+ years of experience in E&S underwriting or broker‑facing insurance sales.
  • Proven success in new business production and relationship management demonstrating strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of E&S market dynamics and wholesale broker distribution.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.
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Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include: • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. This role includes a base salary range between $130,000 - $150,000. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.n

Sponsorship Details

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