Senior Placements Specialist

About Vouch:

Vouch is the insurance broker 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 $200M 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 "Be Client Obsessed", "Own it together", "Act with integrity and empathy", "Stay Curious and Grow", and "Empower People."

What does a work environment look like at Vouch?
Vouch has employees located across the U.S., with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. This role is hybrid and can be aligned to any of our offices. While this role has hybrid work flexibility, we require team members to be in the office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) to foster close collaboration and team building.

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