Renewal Risk Engineer - Management Liability at Counterpart

About Counterpart

Counterpart is an insurtech platform that is transforming management and professional liability insurance for today's dynamic workplaces. We empower businesses to operate with clarity and confidence, making them more resilient, innovative, and prepared for future challenges. Our Agentic Insurance™ system combines advanced AI with deep insurance expertise to proactively assess, mitigate, and manage risk. Supported by A-rated carriers and trusted by brokers across the nation, our platform helps small businesses grow confidently. Join us in building a smarter future and helping businesses "Do More With Less Risk®". Counterpart is ideal for those who want to build and utilize cutting-edge technology to enhance insurance products and outcomes for small businesses. You will tackle significant challenges, collaborate with future industry leaders, and contribute to a company that is defining a new category.

Key Responsibilities of a Production Focused Risk Engineer

• Underwrite renewal business across Management Liability (ML) product lines, adhering to company guidelines and performance objectives.
• Evaluate risk exposures, analyze loss history, and review operational data to determine appropriate pricing, coverage, and terms.
• Provide prompt and competitive quotes aligned with distribution and market strategies.
• Act as a trusted partner to wholesale brokers, offering insightful underwriting guidance and responsive communication.
• Cultivate and expand a portfolio of high-performing broker relationships to drive retention and profitable growth.
• Represent Counterpart at broker meetings, industry conferences, and networking events.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Risk Engineers and product teams to refine guidelines, pricing models, and coverage forms.
• Identify market feedback and recommend enhancements to improve product offerings and underwriting strategy.
• Bind renewal accounts through consistent broker engagement and effective management of the renewal lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for all underwriting decisions.

Candidate Qualifications

• At least 2 years of underwriting experience in Management Liability, with a preferred focus on renewals within the wholesale distribution channel.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and nurturing broker relationships.
• Expertise in specialty liability products, including policy forms, rating procedures, and coverage structures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Confidence in presenting and discussing underwriting decisions with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with modern underwriting tools and systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Professional designations (e.g., RPLU, CPCU) are a plus.

Who Thrives at Counterpart

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Willingness to experiment, embrace new technology, and try innovative approaches.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly evolving priorities. You have experience experimenting, learning, and pivoting quickly in a startup environment.
• Ownership: Takes full responsibility for projects, deadlines, functions, and outcomes. Thrives with a bias toward action and thorough documentation.
• Clear Communication: Communicates directly and with clarity. Success involves aligning expectations cross-functionally and holding everyone accountable.

Challenges to Expect

• Early Stage Environment: As a young company, some processes, tools, and norms are still being developed. You will be expected to help create solutions rather than waiting for them.
• Direct Feedback Culture: We value bold and honest communication, both in giving and receiving feedback without defensiveness. This may be an adjustment if you are accustomed to environments where difficult conversations are softened or avoided.
• Intentional Remote Work: Building connections and ensuring proactive communication in a fully distributed team requires conscious effort, as there are no casual office interactions.
• Fast Paced Environment: Counterpart operates with a bias toward action. Decisions are made quickly, priorities can shift rapidly, and we don't always wait for perfect information.
• High Autonomy: While offering a high degree of autonomy, this also means you are fully responsible for your outcomes and must hold yourself accountable without constant oversight.

Meet Your Future Colleagues

• Tanner Hackett, CEO: A serial entrepreneur who founded Button and Lazada, Tanner is now dedicated to mental health philanthropy through Openminded.org, alongside his interests in reading, surfing, yoga, and outdoor activities.
• Brad Bahler, Director of Field Underwriting: With over a decade of experience in management liability underwriting, Brad managed a significant portfolio of small business management liability risks at Travelers, recognized for his deep coverage knowledge, rapid submission responses, and enthusiasm for the field.
• Jake O’Donnell, Risk Engineer Territory Lead: Jake began his insurance career at Chubb, where he developed and grew a profitable book of private for profit and non profit management liability business. He is known for exceptional broker service and extensive management liability knowledge, holding a CPCU designation.

What We Offer

• Fully remote workplace.
• Unlimited Vacation: Enjoy flexible time off whenever you need it.
• Work from Anywhere: Counterpart is a fully distributed company with no physical office, allowing employees to work from their preferred location. The team meets in person a couple of times per year.
• Stock Options.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Parental Leave.
• Home Office Allowance: Receive support to set up your home office with essential equipment and accessories.
• Wellness Stipend.
• Book stipend.
• Professional Development Reimbursement.
• No Working Birthdays: Take your birthday off to relax and spend time with loved ones.
• Charitable Contribution Matching.

Counterpart's Core Values

• Conjoin Expectations: The foundation of autonomy. Clearly understand what is expected of you and articulate your expectations of others.
• Speak Boldly & Honestly: Learning from mistakes is key. Provide and receive feedback directly to ensure expectations are met.
• Be Entrepreneurial: Take control of your destiny. Embrace action over perfection and overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
• Practice Omotenashi (“Selfless Hospitality”): Build trust by going above and beyond in every interaction with internal and external partners.
• Hold Nothing As Sacred: Create routines but routinely modify them. Reflect on the business's current state, its future direction, and what changes are needed to get there.
• Prioritize Wellness: Some things should never be sacrificed. We foster an environment of growth and improvement, which is fulfilling, but only one part of a meaningful life.

The estimated total pay range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000. Base salary is determined by various factors including market data, location, internal equity, and experience. Counterpart is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and connected, regardless of background. We value and celebrate our differences, believing that openness allows us to achieve our best work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.