Founding Head of Markets
Hybrid (United States)$125k - $200k + equityFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Founding Head of Markets to build and operate Hedge's market-access foundation behind the distribution platform, owning carrier and MGA appointments, capacity strategy, appetite coverage, and related operational readiness to place business.
Responsibilities
- Build a market strategy around real agency demand, appetite gaps, and placement economics
- Source and negotiate carrier, MGA, MGU, program, and delegated-authority relationships
- Drive appointment, contracting, producer-code, portal, and submission-route activation
- Maintain clear records of authority, appetite, commission, and operational constraints
- Partner with brokers, underwriting, product, and compliance to make market access usable
- Measure placement performance and continuously improve the portfolio
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in related fields (as indicated)
Skills
Required:Market access strategyCarrier and MGA relationshipsAppointment and portal activationOperational governance
Benefits
- health benefits
- meaningful equity
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Hedge
AI-Native wholesale insurance company
Hedge is an AI-Native specialty insurance company. We help insurance brokers find faster, cheaper, and better coverage for their customers.
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