67 junior underwriter jobs found in Chicago

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Executive Underwriter to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.   Make your mark in Underwriting   AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG.   How you will create an impact   Take ownership for achieving goals and outcomes. Oversee a range of programs and processes, in addition to handling complex underwriting. Successfully balancing the needs...

Description Liberty Mutual Surety™ is currently recruiting for a Senior Surety Underwriter to join our Large Commercial Chicago team.   As a Surety Underwriter you will develop and underwrite profitable surety business, and service independent agents, brokers, and commercial accounts within an assigned territory. Using your excellent relationship skills, you will build and maintain positive partnerships our agents, brokers, and accounts as a trusted advisor and underwriting resource for our producers and customers. You will also use your business and financial acumen to perform primary credit underwriting and financial/risk analysis, provide recommendations, and make decisions on new and existing accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated surety professional looking to grow their career with a top surety company that focuses on its employees and customers first.   Liberty Mutual Surety, a business unit of Liberty...

Join us as a Senior Regional Production Specialist to grow your career at the forefront of Lexington Healthcare insurance. Make your mark in Lexington Healthcare AIG’s Lexington Insurance Company is the leading US-based surplus lines insurer. For over 50 years, it has provided flexible solutions to companies and organizations of all sizes – from Fortune 100 corporations to small and middle market entities. Lexington is renowned for its ability to help brokers find solutions to the most challenging insurance needs of their clients. Drawing on their entrepreneurial spirit, colleagues are encouraged each day to rise to challenges and embrace opportunities to make a difference. How you will create an impact The Senior Regional Production Specialist manages all Healthcare underwriting within an assigned Branch Office and handles referral decisions for the most complex portfolios. This role takes on a strategic component in the development, implementation and evaluation of...

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and drive projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger, more important and more complex accounts. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state....

Description We are seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter to drive profitable growth within our Wholesale Excess Casualty portfolio across the Central Region. This role focuses on primary general liability and excess casualty risks within the E&S market, partnering closely with wholesale brokers to evaluate, price, and structure complex risks.   The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, leveraging deep underwriting expertise, strong market relationships, and data-driven decision-making to underwrite sophisticated risks, often characterized by unique exposures, higher hazard profiles, or significant line sizes.     Key Responsibilities Underwrite and price complex primary GL and excess casualty E&S risks within authority, using data-driven analysis and strong underwriting judgment. Manage and grow a portfolio of wholesale broker relationships to drive profitable new business and maintain portfolio...

Company Argo Group Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc. Job Description A Brief Overview Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for a Senior Underwriter in their Primary Casualty line of business.  This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing assigned lines of business. Responsibilities may also include participating in special projects and mentoring less experienced staff.   The role will work onsite (5 days per week) at our New York City, Chicago, or Richmond (VA, office location. The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:   Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions for our assigned area....

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Underwriting Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program,...

Description Ironshore’s Cyber Retail team is seeking an experienced underwriter to support a growing retail portfolio focused on Primary Cyber, Tech E&O, and related cyber liability products. This role underwrites SME, middle‑market, and select large‑complex risks placed through retail brokers in the Midwest.  The ideal candidate has strong retail broker relationships, takes initiative to source and develop new submissions, and can independently underwrite accounts across a range of sizes and complexities while maintaining consistent underwriting discipline and portfolio-focused decision-making.   Depending on experience, we are considered candidates for our Senior or Executive-level Underwriting positions.   Responsibilities:   Manages portfolio of brokers/agents & clients. Leverages market presence and expertise to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty. Has relationships with...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Drive growth with an ambitious team of MPL Underwriters at Hiscox Position: Sr. Underwriter Reporting to Regional Manager – MPL The Role: Hiscox USA is currently searching for a dynamic, engaging and solutions-oriented Sr. Underwriter to drive new professional liability business and complex renewal business within the MPL sector in the West Coast region. This position provides a unique opportunity for a professional liability specialist to join a fast paced, dynamic team to write policies tailored to the specific requirements of the MPL sector. Lines of business include commercial general liability, professional liability (E&O) and cross-sold Cyber from time to time. We also specialize in accountants, real estate agents, property managers, trustees, consultants, freight forwarders, staffing firms, TPAs, associations, and more! Risks vary greatly in size and complexity (from start-ups to...

Responsibilities Build, maintain, and grow a book of business Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact Create and execute marketing plan to increase new and renewal business Rate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals as well as new business Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management   Monitor key metrics to formulate corrective action impacting new business hit, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience   Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting or brokerage experience required, excess & surplus experience preferred Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing...

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. Position Summary: This position is responsible for the submission generation, underwriting and policy issuance of Cyber & Technology Liability accounts with potential to work on Miscellaneous Professional Accounts as well. This will be a hybrid position (3 days onsite) in Chicago, IL. * Position offered (Senior Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist ) will be dependent upon the individual candidate’s qualifications. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Build strong long term profitable relationships with agents, brokers and policy holders. Evaluate applications and related materials to determine acceptability of risks in accordance with company guidelines and...

Description   Our Financial Lines Underwriting Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and sales skills to fill a Senior Underwriter opportunity on our Commercial D&O team in Chicago to focus on growing our wholesale brokerage book of business.    This position is a wholesale focused Senior underwriter role that will contribute to the growth and profitability of our Private, Not-For-Profit, and Public Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, and Fiduciary Liability product lines through marketing, underwriting, and general product management.  Some risks may require special handling or unusual coverages, including manuscript policy development. The position demonstrates functional technical knowledge of relevant underwriting concepts, practices, procedures, and techniques, to include; coverage issues, multiple product lines, marketing, relevant systems, and competition in the market place. Strong Midwest wholesale...

Crum & Forster Company Overview Crum & Forster (C&F) , with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+"(Superior) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry. Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the 2024 Great Place to Work® Award  for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion. C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization.   For more information about Crum & Forster, please...

Senior Executive Underwriter - UW07EC Executive Underwriter - UW07ED We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.           We’re in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They're at the center of everything we do and by joining us, you'll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests. Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they've always been done isn't a part of the job. Here, you'll be putting your creative...

MSIG USA continues to grow!  Company Overview: MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of  MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks. The Cargo/Ocean Marine Underwriter plays a critical role in evaluating, pricing, and managing risks associated with domestic and international cargo shipments. This position supports profitable growth of the marine portfolio by applying sound underwriting judgment, building strong broker relationships, and staying ahead of global trade and logistics trends. Key Responsibilities Underwriting & Risk...

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations. Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global operating platforms, we’re bound by a common mission and purpose: One Ascot. Our greatest strength is a talented team who flourish in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion to find a better way, The Ascot Way. The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our unique Fusion Model: Client Centric, Risk Centric, Technology Centric. Built to be resilient, Ascot maximizes client financial security while delivering bespoke products and world-class service — both pre-and post-claims....

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations. Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global operating platforms, we’re bound by a common mission and purpose: One Ascot. Our greatest strength is a talented team who flourish in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion to find a better way, The Ascot Way. The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our unique Fusion Model: Client Centric, Risk Centric, Technology Centric. Built to be resilient, Ascot maximizes client financial security while delivering bespoke products and world-class service — both pre-and post-claims....

MSIG USA continues to grow!  Company Overview: MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of  MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks. Summary: Produce, underwrite and service profitable Marine business in accordance with all department guidelines.  Assumes a leadership role in the organization to positively influence staff and promote a positive image of MSIG in the marketplace. Develop agency relationships and build a profitable book of business. Essential Functions: Produces, selects and underwrites Marine risks within delegated underwriting authority, including construction, transportation or other classes of Inland Marine as...

MSIG USA continues to grow!  Company Overview: MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of  MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks. Summary: Produce, underwrite and service profitable Inland Marine business in accordance with all department guidelines.  Assumes a leadership role in the organization to positively influence staff and promote a positive image of MSIG in the marketplace. Develop agency relationships and build a profitable book of business. Essential Functions: Produces, selects and underwrites Inland Marine risks within delegated underwriting authority, including construction, transportation or other classes of Inland Marine...

Join us as a Senior Executive Underwriter - National Accounts, Excess Casualty to step up to a key team leadership role that will drive business growth. Make your mark in Underwriting AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG. How you will create an impact AIG is seeking a Senior Underwriting Specialist, National Accounts Excess Casualty to contribute to their industry leading Excess Casualty underwriting team.  AIG’s strong foundation as the market leader in this area has evolved through its long-term commitment...