127 underwriting manager jobs found in Chicago

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. Role Description: Imagine leading the underwriting and servicing of multi-line large deductible Construction accounts across a designated territory—where your expertise not only drives profitable growth but positions you as a visible leader within the industry. As Senior Regional Underwriting Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of...

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. Starr Insurance Companies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Underwriter to join our dynamic team, specializing in large property accounts. As a key player in our profit center, the Underwriter will play a crucial role in assessing risk, underwriting policies, and contributing to the profitability and growth of our portfolio. Responsibilities: * Manage the Midwest Underwriting Team * Evaluate and underwrite large property insurance submissions. * Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and...

Position Summary RT Connector, a division of Ryan Specialty, is seeking a Director or Sr. Manager of Products & Underwriting, dependent upon experience which will support our Wholesale division of the business. This role is pivotal in positioning RT Connector as the premier solution for digitalized insurance capacity in the U.S. wholesale market. This role will focus on building insurance capacity, product delivery, carrier stewardship, and strategic planning. Location: The ideal candidate will be hybrid and will report to our corporate office in downtown Chicago 2-3 days per week (155 N Wacker Drive, Suite 4000 Chicago, IL 60606) Fully remote opportunity available for candidates located outside of the Chicagoland area and this consideration will be based on experience level. What will your job entail? Core Responsibilities: Insurance Product Development: Drive strategy by identifying target capacity specifications (class codes, geographies, etc.) and...

Responsibilities Enter all new business submission into the operating system for Clearance Verification of licensing and compliance requirements for accounts Follow up for information request with retailers Prepare specifications of coverage and pricing for an account to be marketed to a carrier Responsible for marketing to designated markets upon instructions of Broker Communications with customers primarily confined to account information request, declination and/or quote release and follow-up Compliance relative to account servicing based on company’s policies and procedures Take initiative to complete assignments independently Process and review accuracy of endorsements and audits Work on non-routine and more complex issues with assistance as needed Responsible for the handling of account invoicing Responsible for conducting quality control review on policies, endorsements and audits...

    When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to grow their career in the specialty insurance industry.  We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for career advancement and desire to develop relationships to join our team as an Associate Underwriter. Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting authority. Responsibilities Service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing to prepare quotes Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements Bind risk,...

Responsibilities Welcome visitors, clients, and staff in a friendly, positive manner Answer multi-line phone with professionalism and enthusiasm; direct calls to appropriate personnel Responsible for receiving, sorting, and routing mail received at the reception desk Handle all outgoing mail, including sorting, envelope stuffing and postage machine workings Responsible for receiving and handling of all checks Maintains the reception area to look neat and professional at all times Ordering, receiving, and organizing all office supplies Working with vendors on equipment management and maintenance Responsible for the schedule of no more than two receptionists Perform administrative duties for multiple departments Qualifications Base salary range of $60,000 dependent upon experience  Experience working in a professional environment preferred Proficient in...

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...

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...

Description Are you looking for an opportunity to significantly contribute to a fast-growing business? Then a Liberty Mutual Equipment Breakdown underwriter might be right for you. Our Equipment Breakdown team writes monoline, internal reinsurance, and external reinsurance. We have experienced rapid growth in the past several years and as an underwriter, you will help directly contribute to our goal of doubling our business in the next several years.    Responsible for developing, growing, and maintaining a profitable, diversified book of business through marketing, underwriting decision making, building mutually beneficial agent/brokers relationships and establishing a marker-facing leadership presence, and application of underwriting tools, systems, and expert resources. Guides/mentors less experienced underwriters in their respective area of expertise, including regular employee coaching with feedback to the manager on progress of the employee.    We...

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...

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Preferred position locatoin is Chicago, IL, but also willing to consider Minnesota. #LI-CL1 Job Description Summary Do you thrive in an environment where you can put your critical thinking and communication skills to work every day? Do you appreciate being able to contribute individually as well as collaboratively? Our Surety Underwriting team values initiative, the ambition to grow and learn, a broad skill set that includes everything from marketing to...

Overview Good Things Start Here.   Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.   Good Things You Can Count On. Competitive pay + generous PTO Medical, dental & vision starting day one 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses Responsibilities We are seeking a Senior Territory Manager for our Illinois Territory.  This individual will be responsible for agency relationships and business development, with a strong focus on the marketing of GUARD’s products and developing the territory across their assigned footprint. This is a role for an experienced high-performing territory manager who excels at finding pockets of opportunities,...

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....

Catastrophe Portfolio Modeling Manager – North America Make your mark in Catastrophe Modeling The North American Catastrophe Risk Management team is responsible for catastrophe modelling and portfolio exposure management for AIG’s North American Insurance businesses. Effective Catastrophe Management is integral to the success of the business and our catastrophe modelers play a critical role in managing our global risk appetite. Day to day pricing and portfolio roll-up is carried out at our Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bangalore, India. The North American Catastrophe Risk Management team is part of a wider Global Catastrophe Analytics team with individuals located across the US, and in London and Singapore. How you will create an impact The primary responsibility for the individual in this role is to lead the Catastrophe Portfolio modelling for select North America Commercial and Specialty Property business underwritten. The role requires a technically proficient...

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...

Program Manager - Accident and Health Join us as a Program Manager to make a greater impact through your technical expertise and people skills. This could be the ideal chance to step up into your first Senior level role. 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. The Program Manager will report to the Head of North America A&H Underwriting and will be responsible for leading new and existing Accident and Health programs.  The Program Manager must be detail-oriented and have deep...

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 Captives 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   3-4   days per week from our office in Chicago.   Job Description   Performs a combination of duties   in...

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....

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.  Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business. Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops...

Who is Cover Whale? Cover Whale improves road safety by combining the insurance products we sell with our data-driven driver coaching and safety program. Our safety program is proven to save lives while delivering better insurance for our drivers. Cover Whale offers easy, industry-leading insurance for commercial auto and trucking, aiding struggling drivers facing rising costs. Join us in the mission! The Role We are rapidly expanding and looking to build a dynamic team of Business Development professionals, and are looking for a Business Development Associate located in the Central Region (Chicago preferred) Reporting to the Retail Distribution Lead, the Business Development Associate will support strategies aimed at increasing premium production in their region. This role involves managing smaller, established partners and newly onboarded partners, ensuring their successful integration and growth. The Associate will also develop strategies for these...