JOB DESCRIPTION

RENEWAL RISK ENGINEER, [Management Liability] (Central)

Counterpart is an insurtech platform reimagining management and professional liability for the modern workplace. We believe that when businesses lead with clarity and confidence, they become more resilient, more innovative, and better prepared for what’s ahead. That’s why we built the first Agentic Insurance™ system — where advanced AI and deep insurance expertise come together to proactively assess, mitigate, and manage risk. Backed by A rated carriers and trusted by brokers nationwide, our platform helps small businesses grow with confidence. Join us in shaping a smarter future, helping businesses Do More With Less Risk®.

Counterpart is the place for people who want to build and use top-tier technology to improve insurance products and outcomes for small businesses. You will own real problems, work alongside the future leaders of this industry, and help build a company defining a category.

As a member of the risk engineering team, you will be responsible for the production of premium through proper risk analysis and effective distribution of our product. In collaboration with the engineering, design, data, and operations team, you will leverage your industry knowledge and broker relationships to develop management liability and professional liability insurance products that brokers are eager to promote to their clients.

AS A PRODUCTION FOCUSED RISK ENGINEER YOU WILL:

Underwrite renewal business across ML 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:

8+ years of underwriting experience in Management 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.

PEOPLE WHO THRIVE HERE:

Entrepreneurial, willing to experiment, embrace new technology, try new things
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities. Change is normal and happens quickly at startups. You have experience experimenting, learning, and pivoting with your learnings.
Take ownership of your projects, your deadlines, your functions, your calendar, your own destiny. People who thrive at a startup like ours have a bias toward action and documentation.
Communicate directly and with clarity. Working cross-functionally is an essential part of any role at Counterpart. You’ll succeed by conjoining expectations with others and holding all accountable.

THE HARD PARTS:

We're early, and that's not always comfortable. Counterpart is still a young company, which means some processes, tools, and norms are still being built in real time. You may encounter situations where the answer doesn't exist yet — and you'll be expected to help create it rather than wait for someone else to.
The feedback culture is real. We mean it when we say speak boldly and honestly. That goes both ways — you'll be expected to give direct feedback and to receive it without defensiveness. If you've spent your career in environments where difficult conversations get softened or avoided, that adjustment can take time.
Distributed work requires more intentionality. There's no office to drop by, no hallway conversation to clear up a misunderstanding. Staying connected, communicating proactively, and building relationships across a remote team takes real effort — it doesn't happen automatically here.
We move fast and expect you to keep up. Counterpart operates with a bias toward action. Decisions get made quickly, priorities can shift, and we don't wait for perfect information. If you're used to slower, more deliberate organizational rhythms, the pace here can be a genuine adjustment.
You're expected to own your outcomes. There's a high degree of autonomy here, which is a feature — but it also means there's no one looking over your shoulder to catch things before they become problems. The people who thrive take that ownership seriously and hold themselves accountable without being asked.

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.
Brad Bahler, Director of Field Underwriting: 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 $120,000 to $170,000 total. 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.

Renewal Risk Engineer - Management Liability (Central)