62 underwriter property jobs found in Chicago

Position Summary Velocity Risk, a subsidiary of Ryan Specialty, is seeking an experienced Underwriter II to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about specialty property insurance and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, data-driven environment focused on catastrophe-prone risks. Velocity Risk specializes in Excess & Surplus Property insurance, offering tailored solutions for businesses exposed to hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and other catastrophic perils. We combine cutting-edge data analytics, machine learning, and geospatial imagery with deep industry expertise to deliver superior underwriting and claims management services. Our mission is to connect risk with capital in innovative ways, especially in underserved markets, helping property owners recover quickly and efficiently after loss events. What will your job entail? As a Large Commercial Underwriter II , you are responsible for analyzing and underwriting business for...

Position Summary Join Our Team of Forward-Thinking Underwriters! Are you a recent RMI graduate or an industry professional ready to take the next step in your underwriting career? Velocity is looking for driven, collaborative individuals to underwrite E&S Specialty Property Insurance: covering high-impact perils like hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and fires across the U.S. About Velocity Velocity, recently acquired by Ryan Specialty, is a cutting-edge managing general underwriter (MGU) specializing in E&S insurance for the U.S. specialty commercial property market. Innovation is at the core of everything we do. We rapidly connect risk with capital, tackling market challenges with agility and purpose. Our mission is to expand access to global capital for property and business owners, especially in underserved areas. By partnering with brokers, agents, and top-tier capital providers, we combine deep industry expertise with advanced data analytics and technology to...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   AVP/VP, Product & Underwriting Practice Leader-Property & Casualty Reports to: SVP, Corix and Head of Strategic Integration Location: NYC, Atlanta, Chicago, Hartford, Los Angeles, Boston Band: III Travel: Up to 25%   Team: Works closely with cross-functional stakeholders including SPADE, marketing, distribution development, claims, actuarial, underwriting operations, as well as the CUO org. Role Overview: The AVP/VP, Product & Underwriting Practice Leader is a strategically critical leader responsible for driving profitable growth and technical excellence across our Corix business. This role combines product management and underwriting leadership, overseeing the full product lifecycle, risk selection, and innovation for both digital and intermediated channels. The successful candidate will own and deliver the P&L for their product(s) by setting vision and strategy,...

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there.  At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.  JOB DESCRIPTION: Joining the   National Accounts   Casualty   Wholesale   team as an Underwriting Associate, you will   be   responsible for   underwriting risk for the underwriting lifecycle   both   r enewal   and new   business within limited authority.    You will   partner   with Underwriters   as well as   maintain   branch and broker relationships   on all aspects of the Underwriting function   including   providing the necessary information to allow   the   Underwriter   to make prudent underwriting decisions .      This hybrid position works 3 days per week from   our   office   in...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Drive growth with an ambitious team of A&E Underwriters at Hiscox Position: Underwriter Reporting to Regional Manager– A&E Location: Chicago, Los Angeles   The Role: Hiscox USA is currently searching for a dynamic, engaging and solutions-oriented Underwriter to drive new professional liability business and handle complex renewal business within the A&E sector in the Mid-West/West Coast regions. This position provides a unique opportunity for a professional liability generalist or an A&E/construction 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...

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people . At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world.  Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions. Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for an...

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. Our Executive Liability Division underwrites Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and Fiduciary Liability Insurance for public, private and not for profit companies. We are looking for a D&O Private Company Underwriter to...

About HUB In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected — through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put our clients in control. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep, and one-of-a kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community. Why Choose HUB? Throughout our network of more than 550 HUB offices in North America, we offer a competitive, exciting, and friendly work environment that strategically positions our employees for longevity and success. At HUB, we believe in investing in the future of our employees and provide continuous opportunities for growth and development .   Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment...

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there.  At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.  JOB DESCRIPTION: The CNA International platform brings together all the assets of CNA – global network, broad product array, underwriting expertise, superior service and technology – and weaves these strengths into innovative solutions to meet middle market customer needs around the world. That’s why a growing number of businesses with international exposures are turning to CNA to help them manage their increasingly complex global property, casualty and professional risks. This hybrid role will work from our office in Chicago, IL. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Underwriting Expertise ·   Reviews applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of...

Why Join Risk Consulting at AIG?   Risk Consulting at AIG is about teamwork! It is about utilizing your resources, working together to solve real world problems, and making a positive impact on our client’s futures. When asked, “why do we enjoy what we do?” The answer is simple, the people.   The role of an Account Risk Engineer is critical to what we do at AIG, both as a risk management resource to our clients and as a leading global insurance organization. Account Risk Engineers are responsible for working with clients to identify and mitigate risks to their business such as fire, flood, windstorm, equipment breakdown etc.  A Day in the Life   Looking for variety and a challenge? Client’s range in size, scope, and complexity. One day you may be discussing the loss prevention strategy on an account with an underwriter, the next, surveying a manufacturing plant or diving into the contingent business interruption risks of an account. The key to success isn’t about...

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Job Description: The Senior Ocean Marine Underwriter is responsible for the underwriting, growth, and profitability of an assigned book of new and renewal marine business. This individual will work independently to determine proper terms, conditions, and pricing, while fostering relationships with brokers to meet profit center business growth, retention, and profitability objectives. The Senior Underwriter will actively contribute to the development and training of less experienced staff and uphold...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Underwriter Associate The Role and the Team: When you visit somewhere and see a picture hanging on the wall that’s a little out of whack – do you find yourself levelling it? And do you look for a tool, maybe an app on your phone, to help because you want to make it perfect? Well, we may have the team for you, perfectionist: The Hiscox Underwriting Center (HUC), where existing and selected new business is underwritten, is the largest underwriting team in the company and responsible for 25% of all US business! We are a team of busy organizers and get-stuff-doners who support and inspire each other to win a high percentage of quotes and provide exemplary customer service based on fast response and definitive answers. As an Underwriter Associate in the HUC, you will analyze, price, quote and negotiate Professional Liability, Technology E&O, and Cyber/Privacy insurance to meet agreed service...

About Us  We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us.  RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company....

AIG is seeking a motivated Underwriter to contribute to our industry leading Environmental Casualty team. AIG’s strong brand in the market has provided for strong growth and thus the need for underwriting resources. We consistently provide clients with innovative products, use of technology, and a world-class platform. Our underwriters constantly deliver in an ever-changing marketplace and world.  In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting and servicing an existing renewal book with assistance to other team members who will solicit new business opportunities. This role includes constant interaction with top nationwide, regional, local and wholesale brokers and insureds. Through this role, underwriters gain experience in a wide variety of coverages, client industries and specializations. This role underwrites NA Casualty Products under general supervision, issuing quote and policies while ensuring standards and compliance guidelines are met. These individuals will...

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Job Summary : Starr Insurance Companies is seeking a dynamic and experienced underwriting professional to join the Commercial Casualty underwriting team in the Midwest as a Senior Underwriter. The successful candidate ideally will have at least 5 years of experience in underwriting and a strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles. As a Commercial Casualty Underwriter, you will be responsible for evaluating and underwriting commercial insurance applications. Responsibilities: Evaluate...

This role can be located in either our Chicago, IL office or our Cleveland, OH office. Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property This role will be an ideal next step in your career if you already have some relevant experience in insurance – or this could be your entry into underwriting if you have transferable skills. Make your mark in Underwriting 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 This role will focus on underwriting new and renewal business to help drive the profitable growth of our Retail Property line. You will be responsible for assessing the desirability of risk through regular contact with brokers, close co-ordination with AIG subject matter...

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   Develop and underwrite a profitable E&S (non‑admitted) Property portfolio by building and deepening relationships with approved wholesale brokers across the region—including travel, presentations, and product training—while deploying capacity, setting pricing, negotiating terms, and monitoring portfolio performance under the guidance of Regional Property Management. Responsibilities and Accountabilities Under the guidance of Regional Property Management and within the company guidelines, develop a profitable book of business in the E&S Property specialty. Develop and maintain relationships with approved wholesale brokers, including but not...

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,...

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people . At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world.  Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions. Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity?   Sompo has a unique opportunity for...

Description About the role As an Inland Marine Underwriter on the GRS Inland Marine team, you will underwrite a diversified book of inland marine with a focus on Builder’s Risk and Construction Property. You’ll partner with agents, brokers, risk engineers and claims to evaluate complex, high-value placements (e.g., contractors’ equipment, builders’ risk, and other construction property risks). Using analytics and underwriting judgment, you’ll price risk, set terms and conditions, negotiate deals, and manage account performance to maximize profitability and achieve strategic growth.   What you’ll do   Manage a portfolio of inland marine accounts, with emphasis on Builder’s Risk, including project-based policies (single project and Master Builder’s Risk programs. Analyze construction schedules, project values, contract types (GC/CM, Design-Build, EPC), contractor/subcontractor quality, site conditions, testing & commissioning exposures,...