46 senior underwriting assistant jobs found in Chicago

About the role As a Senior Underwriting Assistant, you will make a vital contribution within the Underwriting Support Unit of our product field operations by working with underwriters and CoE partners to develop and deliver tailored solutions whilst handling some of our complex accounts. This role is in our Trade Credit business line. Key responsibilities: Partnering with regional underwriters and/or more senior UW Support employees in the end-to-end processing of new and renewal business. Evaluating new and renewal submissions against prescribed criteria to determine completeness. Identifying and resolving account alerts and blocks during the submission process to avoid account conflicts. Performing data analytics, remodeling, when necessary, referral documentation preparation and completion, as well as form checklist and working approval. Assist with training and oversight of less experienced support staff. Qualifications: 2+ years of related...

AVP Data Science - GD05AE 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.              The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Applied AI  leads data science, traditional machine learning, and agentic AI capabilities supporting The Hartford’s Business Insurance. This role partners closely with underwriting, product, actuarial, and technology leaders to deliver scalable, production ready models and ‑AI driven‑ decision systems that support complex risks, bespoke products, and profitable growth across specialty markets. This role will have a  Hybrid work schedule,  with the expectation of working in an office (Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week.  Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without company...

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℠. Summary: The Assistant Vice President of Construction Excess Casualty must be a highly-motivated, career-oriented individual who is technically proficient in underwriting casualty business.  Candidate must be able to underwrite large, highly technical risks within the Construction Industry in accordance with Arch Insurance business standards and sound underwriting practices. The AVP of Construction Excess Casualty will manage a book to achieve organization goals via the effective utilization of assigned human and financial resources in the interpretation, implementation, and achievement of these business goals.  Responsibilities: Work independently to underwrite umbrella and...

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...

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  Senior Director, Enterprise Data About Independence Pet Holdings Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more...

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  Senior Director, Enterprise Data About Independence Pet Holdings Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more...

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. 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 Client Centric, Risk Centric and Technology Centric strategies   Built to be resilient, Ascot offers clients leading financial security while delivering bespoke products and world class service — both pre- and post-claims. Ascot...

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  As part of the broader JAB Pet Services ecosystem, IPH collaborates closely with affiliated companies in the UK and Europe to drive alignment, knowledge sharing, and technology strategy consistency across regions. Job Summary: Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is seeking a collaborative, results-driven...

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  As part of the broader JAB Pet Services ecosystem, IPH collaborates closely with affiliated companies in the UK and Europe to drive alignment, knowledge sharing, and technology strategy consistency across regions. Job Summary: Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is seeking a collaborative, results-driven...

Overview  WTW is launching a new Mid-Market ADML delivery model focused on clients in the 500 to 5,000 life segment. As part of this strategy, we are establishing a new Mid-Market Director role aligned to each of WTW’s six U.S. geographic regions.  Each Mid-Market Director will have primary responsibility for ADML delivery, market leadership, and client success within their assigned geography.  This is a new role that requires flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, and an entrepreneurial mindset to help build, scale, and refine a differentiated mid-market offering.  The Role Own ADML delivery for mid-market clients (500–5,000 lives) within an assigned U.S. geography  Serve as the senior day-to-day ADML leader for assigned relationships, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction  Lead projects involving the design and management of absence, disability, leave, life, and AD&D programs  Apply deep expertise across claims,...

Job Description Sompo has a unique opportunity for a 2026 Sompo Underwriting Trainee in our Chicago, IL office. Our Trainee Program is an 18-month program beginning in July 2026 designed to equip you with the essential business and technical skills needed to build a successful career in insurance. As an Underwriting Trainee you will work alongside the most experienced underwriters in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units and underwriting philosophy through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring. Our Trainees work directly on their products’ accounts, building relationships and identifying customers’ needs. This rigorous curriculum also includes training in negotiation, risk analysis and relationship management. Sompo’s Trainee Program serves as a launchpad for career advancement, empowering you to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success in your respective field. What can I expect as a Underwriting Trainee? On-The-Job Learning...

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Nexus Specialty Inc. , an Arrowhead Programs company, is Seeking a Management Liability Senior Underwriter to join our growing team in   Chicago, IL !     The Senior Underwriter will play a key role working with the VP of Management Liability to help grow a profitable book of wholesale-only, middle market Management Liability business in the US. They will take an active part in the development and implementation of an underwriting strategy that identifies profitable market opportunities and key wholesale broker relationships.      How You Will Contribute:     Underwrite a portfolio of primary and excess private company and non-profit management liability risks – with a focus on new business. Adhere to company guidelines and underwriting authority, evaluate new business accounts to...

ABOUT HUB At HUB International , we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.  HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.  ABOUT SPECIALTY PROGRAM GROUP (SPG)...

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  Job Summary: IDEA (IPH Data & Enterprise Analytics) is IPH’s enterprise data organization responsible for building and operating the data platform, governance framework, and analytics capabilities that power decision-making across all brands. The team brings together experienced data leaders and...

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  Job Summary: IDEA (IPH Data & Enterprise Analytics) is IPH’s enterprise data organization responsible for building and operating the data platform, governance framework, and analytics capabilities that power decision-making across all brands. The team brings together experienced data leaders and...

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℠. 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. * 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 standards. Determine the need for additional evidence of insurability....

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℠. Responsibilities Independently manage assigned Third Party Administrator (TPA) relationship s Address and resolve TPA performance issues in coordination with internal partners (Stat Reporting, Finance, Claims Finance, DQ, Claims IT, Underwriting, Claims, Legal) Collaborate with internal partners to identify and address process gaps or potential efficiencies Manage day to day issues and inquiries from our TPAs and internal partners Complete comprehensive due diligence reviews of potential new TPAs Complete multi-step onboarding process of new TPAs Participate in projects as requested Complete annual TPA reviews, PWC testing and other key initiatives for assigned TPAs Mentor...

Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity?   Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager o n our Commercial Property Middle Market team.   Our Commercial Property Middle Market team offers property coverage to commercial accounts with a focus on mid to larger mid-size U.S. domiciled companies across a broad base of occupancy types, including but not limited to: Light & Heavy Manufacturing, Food Processing, Metal Working, Warehousing, Retail Stores, Wholesale Suppliers, Hospitals & Healthcare, Educational Institutions, Transportation. The Middle Market Commercial Specialty Property team offers both 100% single carrier capacity and quota share capacity.  We take a collaborative approach to loss control and work closely with our Risk Control Engineers to mitigate risk and partner with our clients to protect their business value. We seek to build long-term relationships with our retail brokers and...

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! This position will be responsible for the resolution of low to moderate complexity and low to moderate exposure professional liability claims against lawyers and financial advisors. The position will have increased responsibility for decision making within their authority and work under general direction from their manager. Responsibilities: Investigate, negotiate and settle primary and excess policy professional liability claims against lawyers and financial advisors. Investigate and analyze...