Overview
Associate Director, Placements at Vouch Insurance. This role sits on the Placements team and focuses on complex, high-value insurance placements for clients and influential market relationships.
Why Join Vouch
Vouch is a tech-enabled insurance advisory and brokerage for growing companies in technology, life sciences, and professional services. We back ambitious leaders with risk management, tailored advice, and responsive service. We offer a collaborative, values-driven culture and opportunities to impact operational scalability. We serve clients of notable partners and maintain a belief in transparency and team recognition.
What You Will Do
- Lead placement strategy for high-value, multi-line accounts (Management Liability, Cyber/Tech E&O, Professional, GL/Umbrella).
- Negotiate directly with carriers and wholesale partners to secure optimal coverage, structure, and pricing.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client managers and producers, guiding deal structuring and market positioning.
- Build and expand senior-level carrier partnerships, anticipating appetite shifts and introducing creative solutions.
- Translate emerging market and competitive trends into actionable strategies.
- Contribute to process, compliance, and tech innovations that scale our brokerage edge.
- Mentor and coach colleagues, helping grow the next generation of placement leaders at Vouch.
About You
- 8+ years of commercial insurance experience with a track record of placing complex risks independently.
- Deep expertise in P&C with emphasis on Cyber, Professional, and Management Liability; ability to influence carrier strategy and underwriting appetite.
- Executive presence and influence with carrier partners and client stakeholders.
- Strong results orientation under pressure, balancing client advocacy with carrier realities.
- Tech-forward: willing to leverage and scale tools (including AI) to improve speed, accuracy, and outcomes.
- Strategic thinker who identifies new market opportunities and supports organizational goals.
- Active contributor to team development, mentoring peers or supporting recruitment.
- Licensed in Property & Casualty (P&C).
Nice To Have
- Cyber/ E&O focus.
- Experience in Fintech, Life Sciences, Crypto, VC, Consumer, Professional Services.
- Experience in fast-paced brokerage environments.
- Exposure to early-stage startups and/or high-growth settings.
Benefits
- 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/Year)
- Home office setup (One-time $500)
- L&D: Partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns
- Employee Groups supporting equity and inclusion
- Wellbeing perks with partner services
- Bi-annual performance reviews with quarterly check-ins
What To Expect In a Typical Interview Process
- 30-minute phone screen with recruiting team
- 30-45 minute video interview with the hiring manager
- Case study/technical screening
- Meet the team: 30-45 min 1:1 with 3-4 team members
- Executive chat
Compensation
The pay range for this role is 110,000 - 140,000 USD per year, depending on location (San Francisco, Chicago, New York, or Remote) as part of a total compensation package including benefits and stock options.
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