Renewal Risk Engineer [Management and Professional Liability] (West)

RENEWAL RISK ENGINEER, [Management and Professional Liability] (West)

Counterpart believes in small businesses and is dedicated to helping them do more with less risk. By pairing leading insurance experts with cutting-edge technology, Counterpart empowers small business owners to grow with confidence. Exceptional underwriters, trusted insurance brokers, and prominent insurance carriers come together on the Counterpart platform to support small businesses by providing AI-driven management and professional liability underwriting and claims services. That’s where you come in…

As a member of the risk engineering team,you will play a critical role in underwriting and managing a renewal book of Management Liability (ML) and Professional Liability (PL) business. Your focus will be on evaluating, pricing, and binding renewals in accordance with our guidelines while ensuring profitable growth through thoughtful risk selection and strong broker relationships. You will collaborate with engineering, design, data, and operations teams to deliver and enhance our product offerings. This is a production-focused role responsible for maintaining and expanding relationships with wholesale brokers in your assigned territory.

AS A RENEWAL FOCUSED RISK ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

• Underwrite renewal business across ML and PL product lines in accordance with company guidelines and performance targets.
• Evaluate risk exposures, loss history, and operational data to determine appropriate pricing, coverage, and terms.
• Provide quick and competitive quotes in alignment with distribution and market strategies.
• Serve as a trusted partner to wholesale brokers by offering thoughtful underwriting guidance and responsive communication.
• Maintain 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.
• Work 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 engagement with brokers and effective management of the renewal lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for all underwriting decisions.

WE LOOK FOR TEAMMATES WHO HAVE:

• 4-8 years of underwriting experience in Management Liability and/or Professional Liability, ideally with a focus on renewals within the wholesale distribution channel.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining 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 internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with modern underwriting tools and systems.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Professional designations (e.g., RPLU, CPCU) are a plus.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH: 

• Tanner Hackett, CEO: Having founded two other major startups, including Button and Lazada, Tanner now spends his time focused on mental health through his philanthropy, Openminded.org, in addition to reading, surfing, yoga, and enjoying the outdoors.
• Satwik Mysore, Risk Engineer Territory Lead: After graduating with an actuarial science degree, Satwik has spent most of his career at Travelers, where he built one of the largest and most profitable management liability books by forming strong broker relationships.
• Brad Bahler, Risk Engineer Territory Lead: Brad has over a decade of experience in management liability underwriting. He managed one of the largest books of small business management liability risks at Travelers, where he was known for his deep understanding of coverage, outstanding submission response times, and boundless enthusiasm for the space.
• Jake O’Donnell, Risk Engineer Territory Lead: Jake started his insurance career at Chubb, where he was able to develop and grow a profitable book of private-for-profit and non-profit management liability business. Jake is known for his exceptional service to industry brokers and his extensive knowledge of management liability. Jake also is a CPCU designation recipient.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fully remote workplace
• Unlimited Vacation: We offer flexible time off, allowing you to take time when you need it.
• Work from Anywhere: Counterpart is a fully distributed company, meaning there is no office. We allow employees to work from wherever they do their best work, and invite the team to meet in person a couple times per year.
• Stock Options 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Parental Leave
• Home Office Allowance: to set up your home office with the necessary equipment and accessories.
• Wellness Stipend
• Book stipend
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• No working birthdays: Take your birthday off, giving you the opportunity to relax, enjoy your special day, and spend time with loved ones.
• Charitable Contribution Matching

COUNTERPART'S VALUES

• Conjoin Expectations - it is the cornerstone of autonomy. Ensure you are aware of what is expected of you and clearly articulate what you expect of others. 
• Speak Boldly & Honestly - the only failure is not learning from mistakes. Don’t cheat yourself and your colleagues of the feedback needed when  expectations aren’t being met. 
• Be Entrepreneurial - control your own destiny.  Embrace action over perfection while navigating any obstacles that stand in the way of your ultimate goal. 
• Practice Omotenashi (“selfless hospitality”) - trust will follow.  Consider every interaction with internal and external partners an opportunity to develop trust by going above and beyond what is expected. 
• Hold Nothing As Sacred - create routines but modify them routinely.  Take the time to reflect on where the business is today, where it needs to  go, and what you have to change in order to get there. 
• Prioritize Wellness - some things should never be sacrificed. We create an environment that stretches everyone to grow and improve, which is fulfilling, but is only one part of a meaningful life.
  
  

Our estimated pay range for this role is $110,000 to $125,000. Base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, market data, location, internal equitability, and experience.

We are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of 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 federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.