About Vouch:

Vouch is the risk advisor that powers ambition.

We’re a tech-enabled insurance advisory and brokerage purpose-built for growing companies in technology, life sciences, and professional services. Our clients are ambitious leaders building complex businesses, and we help them manage risk with tailored advice, smart coverage, and responsive service.

Backed by over $225M from world-class investors, Vouch combines deep industry expertise with AI-powered tools to deliver a better insurance experience. Our digital workflows reduce friction, speed up decisions, and give our clients the confidence to move faster.

Why should you join our team and Vouch?

Not only is this an exciting and growing team where you can drive a real impact on our operational scalability, but Vouch is also the preferred insurance provider to customers of Y Combinator, Brex, Carta, and WeWork. We’re a quickly growing startup that believes in transparency and acknowledgment with our team members and cultivating a values-driven company. Our values are “Put People First,” “Listen, Challenge, and Grow,” “Face challenges head-on and win as a team,” and “Serve clients with integrity and excellence.”

Location Preferred:

Vouch has employees across the U.S., with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. While this role has hybrid work flexibility, we prefer it to be based near our Chicago office to help foster close collaboration and team building.

Role Responsibilities: 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Placements Broker with 2-4 years' experience placing insurance risks for small businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for a rising insurance professional to join a dynamic and client-focused team.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience working with Cyber Liability, Professional Liability (E&O), and Management Liability (D&O, EPLI, Fiduciary) insurance products. This role involves supporting senior brokers in developing tailored solutions for small business clients and working closely with underwriters to secure the most competitive and comprehensive coverage available.

Job Duties: 

• Assist senior brokers in placing Cyber, Professional Liability, and Management Liability risks for small business 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 executives 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:

• 2-4 years of insurance industry experience, preferably in a brokerage or underwriting environment
• Demonstrated experience placing or supporting the placement of Cyber Liability, Professional Liability, and Management Liability policies
• Strong knowledge of insurance markets and carrier appetites for small business risks
• 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:

• Familiarity with small business insurance needs across a variety of industries.
• Experience working in a fast-paced brokerage environment.
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Exposure to and passion for early-stage startups and/or high-growth environments

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 ($80/month)
• 📲 🛜 Technology allowance ($100/month)
• 📚 Professional Development ($500/Yr)
• 💻 🎧 Home office setup (One-time $500)
• 🏫 📈 L&D: Partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns
• 🏳️‍🌈 ♀️ 🤝 Employee Groups: Vouch supports various employee groups to foster an inclusive, equitable workplace and create affirming, empowering, employee-centered spaces for conversation, community, and support. These groups include Pride @ Vouch, Women @ Vouch, Black @ Vouch, Virtual Connections, Pop Culture, Pets of Vouch, Skincare, Astrology, Plants, etc.
• 🧘 💲 Wellbeing: Voucher’s have access to many wellbeing perks, including  Peloton, Fetch, OneMedical, SoFi, etc.
• 📊 Bi-Annual performance reviews with quarterly check-ins: Vouch conducts bi-annual 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 Zoom interview with the hiring manager
• Case study/technical screen
• Meet the team! 30-45 min 1:1 Zoom meetings 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 base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Vouch believes in putting our people first, and building a diverse team is at the front of everything we do. We welcome people from different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ranges of abilities. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate the diversity of our growing team. 

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@vouch.us.