40 underwriting specialist jobs found in Chicago

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....

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....

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: Under technical direction, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business. Works within specific limits of authority on assignments requiring significant technical complexity and coordination. Utilizes underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.    This Underwriting Specialist position is part of the Underwriting Hub—a growing team designed to provide expanded underwriting capabilities for the organization. We will elevate underwriting excellence through streamlined processes, strategic focus, and collaborative growth that enables our field underwriting teams to deepen agent and broker engagement and drive...

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.  Under technical direction, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business for Cyber Insurance. Works within specific limits of authority on assignments requiring significant technical complexity and coordination. Utilizes underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills. Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Also, determines the need for additional...

Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property Join us as an Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property to step up to a key team role that will drive business growth. 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 is a key role in our Retail Property team in which you will take ownership for achieving goals and outcomes. You will be tasked with overseeing a range of programs and processes, in addition to handling complex underwriting. You will thrive by successfully balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience, judgment, and a risk mindset. It will be essential to build effective...

Underwriting Specialist, National Accounts, Foreign Casualty Join us as an Underwriting Specialist, National Accounts, Foreign Casualty to step up to a key team role that will drive business growth. 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 is a key role in our Foreign Casualty team in which you will take ownership for achieving goals and outcomes. You will be tasked with overseeing a range of programs and processes, in addition to handling complex underwriting. You will thrive by successfully balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience, judgment, and a risk...

Underwriting Specialist, Casualty 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 This level underwriter typically handles accounts/clients that are most complex.   Has a greater underwriting authority and handles larger accounts and/or more complex risks than the Senior Underwriter. The role will be responsible for underwriting NA Casualty - (i.e. WC, AL, USL&H) Develops and manages underwriting strategies for both renewals and prospects within...

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 an Underwriting Technical Specialist, Primary Casualty to join our team. The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business. May have responsibility over an assigned region or niche area. The role will work onsite (5 days per week) at our Chicago office location. The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are: Actively participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for assigned...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Specialist Inland Marine & Energy Underwriting Location: USA –New York NY; Boston, MA; Chicago, Ill Work Arrangement: Hybrid   The salary range for this role is:  $ 80,000-132,000 The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to underwrite Inland Marine business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority.. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions. Responsibilities: Contribute to the delivery of the annual business plan for the Inland Marine business unit by making appropriate decisions. Perform complex underwriting activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements....

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...

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...

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 for Healthcare Risk Solutions for the Central Region in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and drive projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger, and more complex accounts. Use underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language and appropriate use of forms and exclusions. Promotes the...

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...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to develop and execute channel strategic plans while providing expert technical guidance on a range of products to intermediaries and clients. This role involves overseeing underwriting activities and managing the profitability of QBE's Life Sciences products. •        Location: Preferably Chicago, IL but open to other locations as well •        Work Arrangement: hybrid or remote working expectations •         The starting salary for this role is between $144,000.00 and $237,500.00 The Opportunity Evaluate risk for new business & renewals to ensure profitable growth. Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness. Provide senior technical and specialist product expertise to corporate intermediaries/clients. Ensure ongoing personal technical development to achieve the ideal DAL state....

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 moderate to high complexity and moderate to high exposure claims which can be subject to disputes that must be resolved in mediation or litigation. The primary purpose of this job is to handle claims from coverage inquiry through legal liability assessment (where relevant) and quantum analysis, to timely and accurate resolution; ensuring mitigation of indemnity and expense exposure while communicating developments and outcomes as necessary to all...

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. Ascot...

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 participate in special projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. 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...

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 cyber and privacy liability claims. The position will have increased responsibility for decision making within their authority and will work with minimal oversight. Responsibilities: Investigate, negotiate and settle primary and excess cyber, privacy liability and technology E&O claims. Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess cyber and errors and omissions policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine and complex...

Overview We are a growing and flourishing Cyber/Tech Team with offices around the country. In this role, you will be the AmTrust Cyber Claims Team Lead responsible for: overseeing a group of first- and third-party cyber claims adjusters; managing relationships with outside counsel and vendors; and providing timely and meaning claim trend information to underwriters and actuaries. Our portfolio of business includes both admitted and surplus accounts and primary and excess accounts across a diverse range of industries and insureds that are SMEs through Fortune 500 companies. This position helps maintain profitable growth and account retention along with long-term company and client relationships.  Responsibilities Directly managing claims including the investigation, analysis and evaluation of coverage liability and damages Formulating claims and litigation strategies Assigning, directing, and managing outside counsel and...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting Wholesale portfolios in the Midwest region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing writing guidelines, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with exceptional reputation in the industry and to influence the buildout of Specialty Casualty. Location: Chicago, IL; 500 West Madison St. Suite 1205 Chicago, IL 60661 Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week. The salary range for this role is between $158,500 - $237,500....