118 underwriter jobs found in Chicago

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...

Description We are seeking a Senior Executive Underwriter to manage and maintain a significant of our Major Accounts Property portfolio in the Central Region. In this role, you will be responsible for handling complex monoline Property accounts with minimum TIVs of $100m, analyzing the customer's property exposures, hazards, financial information, requested coverages, loss history, pricing targets and desired program structure to select business and determine appropriate terms and conditions. Will work closely with Risk Engineering to produce and manage a profitable book of business and manage producer/customer relationships. Maintains the highest level of skills/knowledge in the large property space with average account annual premium of around $1m. Shares underwriting expertise with other underwriters and stakeholders across all levels.   Responsibilities Manages portfolio of brokers/agents & clients. Leverages market presence and expertise to...

Job Description Location: Remote (United States) Or Hybrid (Las Vegas, NV) About Acrisure    A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing   cutting-edge   technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more .       In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost   $5 billion   and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.   Summary The Captive Marketing Underwriter is responsible for promoting and supporting captive insurance programs through broker training, client...

UFG is looking for a  Sr. Production Underwriter  to join our Great Lakes Region in a multi-line, multi-industry opportunity.  In this role you will be responsible for attracting and underwriting middle market business, deploying effective account management while fostering strong working relationships with agency partners. This role executes underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans. The Sr. Production Underwriter will handle a renewal book in their territory as assigned. This role assists with the resolution of escalated issues, and mentors and coaches team members. While this is a remote work opportunity, the ideal candidate should reside in the Chicago metropolitan area. Responsibilities:   Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Demonstrate critical thinking in assessing the...

Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity?   Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriter, Commercial Management Liability as part of our CML team.  Our Sompo Commercial Management Liability team offers diverse capabilities targeted at providing Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary, and Commercial Crime Liability coverages for publicly-traded and privately-held companies, as well as not-for-profit organizations. We work through a network of Retail & Wholesale brokers who share our commitment to long-term partnerships built on a strong service proposition.  Location: This position will be based out of our Chicago, IL office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.     Our business, your impact, our opportunity:   What you’ll be doing:   ·         Focuses on the production, underwriting, and servicing of...

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Associate Underwriter Windstorm Risk Classification : Full-Time Division : Windstorm Risk Salary : $70,000.00-$85,000.00 Travel : 0-10% Work Environment : Hybrid Location : Chicago, IL Role overview DUAL North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the Windstorm Risk division.   At DUAL, Associate Underwriters play a key supportive...

Overview The Underwriter administers the underwriting and servicing of renewal accounts for brokers and producers assigned within the territory in compliance with company underwriting, authority, and pricing standards upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization. Responsibilities Analyzes, with the highest level of technical expertise and accuracy, exposures to loss, develops an adequate premium charge for the exposure, determine endorsements and exclusions to address loss exposures for the insurance contract, including developing manuscript wording appropriate to the risk. Achieves team/individual production and loss ratio goals with assigned agents / brokers through sound management and marketing.  Works with the most complex issues concerning coverage, terms and conditions, etc.  The underwriter continually analyzes premium and loss results of assigned agents / brokers; by state, major classes of business, etc....

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Drive growth with an ambitious team of A&E Underwriters at Hiscox Position: Underwriter, Professional Risks Reporting to Regional Manager – A&E Location: Chicago, IL The Role: Hiscox USA is currently searching for a dynamic, engaging and solutions-oriented Underwriter to drive new professional liability business and complex renewal business within the A&E sector in the East Coast region. This position provides a unique opportunity for a professional liability generalist or an A&E/contractor specialist to join a fast paced, dynamic team to write policies tailored to the specific requirements of the A&E sector. Lines of business include commercial general liability, professional liability (E&O) and cross-sold Cyber from time to time. In addition to insuring architects and engineers, we also specialize in contractors (interior & exterior), real estate developers,...

Position Summary Velocity Risk Underwriters is a leading managing general agency specializing in catastrophe-exposed property insurance solutions. As part of Ryan Specialty, Velocity combines deep underwriting expertise, advanced analytics, and a collaborative culture to deliver innovative solutions for brokers and insureds nationwide. We are seeking an experienced Underwriter II to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven property underwriting professional who enjoys analyzing complex risks, building broker partnerships, and contributing to a high-performing underwriting organization. What will your job entail? As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for evaluating, pricing, and managing new and renewal business within delegated authority while maintaining a profitable portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Underwrite and manage a portfolio of new and renewal property business. Evaluate submissions, loss history, CAT modeling...

At Safety National, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose! Since 1942, we’ve been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. With tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and a strong community impact, we invest in your success—both personally and professionally. Ready to grow with us? Apply today! Follow this link to view all of our available careers and apply: https://www.safetynational.com/careers-page/ This opportunity is in the Insurance Underwriting department The Insurance Underwriting Department offers a culture of empowerment to produce results and resolve clients’ issues. Our team has an excellent track record of success with an experienced and creative group of people that work well together while underwriting various lines of coverage for large accounts representing numerous industries....

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: We are seeking a creative and motivated individual to join our Healthcare Professional Liability Underwriting team. Our suite of Healthcare products, engaged management team and strong capital base have enabled us to establish a prominent presence in the growing Medical Malpractice market. Our Healthcare team embraces the collaboration necessary to innovate in today’s evolving marketplace; encourages participation and diversity of thought; and relies on talented, innovative individuals to set Arch apart from our competitors. This will be a hybrid role in Chicago, IL Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Underwrite and maintain Healthcare Medical Malpractice...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Drive growth with an ambitious team of MPL Underwriters at Hiscox Position: Underwriter Reporting to: Regional Manager – MPL Location: Chicago, IL The Role: Hiscox USA is currently searching for a dynamic, engaging and solutions-oriented 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...

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Underwriter, Trade Credit 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   Your future team AIG Trade Credit develops insurance solutions that address the exposures of companies globally, and embody AIG’s tradition of innovation, underwriting excellence and bringing to market groundbreaking insurance solutions to corporates.   Your contribution at AIG As an Underwriter II, you are respected for your deep technical expertise and/or ability to oversee programs and processes. You balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience, and judgment, along with a risk mindset. Ultimately, you take ownership for key outcomes.   AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property,...

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Underwriter, Trade Credit 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   Your future team AIG Trade Credit develops insurance solutions that address the exposures of companies globally, and embody AIG’s tradition of innovation, underwriting excellence and bringing to market groundbreaking insurance solutions to corporates.   Your contribution at AIG As an Underwriter II, you are respected for your deep technical expertise and/or ability to oversee programs and processes. You balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience, and judgment, along with a risk mindset. Ultimately, you take ownership for key outcomes.   AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property,...

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Underwriter E&S Property Classification: Exempt/Full-Time Reports to: AVP Underwriting, E&S Property or above Travel: Up to 25% or more Salary: $110,000.00-$150,000.00 Location: Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Hybrid Role overview DUAL North America is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the E&S Property Division.    At...

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or...

Overview Our Specialty Casualty underwriting department is seeking an Executive Underwriter to join our growing team. The Specialty Casualty team delivers significant value to our wholesale brokers by providing them with an underwriting capability for higher hazard General Liability and Excess insurance needs that are best addressed on an individual risk basis. With this opportunity, you will underwrite and manage a portfolio of hard to place liability risks with tougher exposures considered unique or challenging in accordance with AmTrust E&S guidelines, strategy and profitability standards. The person in this position is responsible for new business development, risk analysis and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing and contract negotiation in order to maintain and develop a profitable portfolio of non-admitted primary and excess liability risks Professional Liability risks Position requires advanced risk assessment skills with minimum of 15...

Description Liberty Mutual Surety™ is currently recruiting for a 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 Mutual...

UFG is hiring for a Surety Underwriter who will actively working towards building and maintaining a profitable mix of new and existing surety business by developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the agency force.   Demonstrate strong analytical skills to evaluate risks for acceptability within their authority and company underwriting parameters.  Make regular agency visits and calls to assess growth and profitability of agents in their territory.  Prospect and appoint new quality agents in the territory.  Visit current and potential contractor’s place of business to better assess acceptability and quality of the accounts.  **The ideal candidate will reside in Chicago, Illinois/Greater Chicago area or the Milwaukee, Wisconsin territory** Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Underwrite new submissions and existing accounts utilizing authority granted by head of Surety and with assistance from mentors. Evaluate and assess financial...

About the Role The Senior Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with Agents and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will plan and budget for the book of business, develop and maintain agency relationships, and execute underwriting decisions. What You'll Do No matter the role, delivering exceptional service is the priority in everything we do at PURE. As a Senior Underwriter, this looks like:    Business Management: Reviewing your book of business, tracking performance, and analyzing market conditions and competition.   Broker Partnership: Building and managing broker relationships, developing goals and strategies, and collaborating to craft tailored solutions for members.   Underwriting Execution: Oversee new and renewal underwriting, select risks per company...