42 assistant underwriter jobs found in Chicago

Position Summary Velocity Risk is seeking an early-career insurance professional to join our Property Underwriting team in Chicago. This opportunity is well suited for an Underwriting Assistant looking to build toward an underwriting career, a recent college graduate interested in commercial property insurance, or an early-career underwriter with approximately 1–2 years of property underwriting experience. In this role, you will work closely with experienced underwriters to evaluate property risks, support new and renewal business, prepare accounts for underwriting review, and develop an understanding of risk selection, pricing, coverage, and Velocity’s underwriting appetite. The position offers hands-on exposure to the underwriting process and the opportunity to take on increasing underwriting responsibility as your knowledge and experience grow. This position requires the ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Wacker Drive office in downtown Chicago. What will your...

The Senior Underwriting Assistant is an individual contributor within the Underwriting Support Unit of the unit’s field operations.  This role assists the underwriters by screening risk offerings and with pre and post-binding processes. The role also performs services including problem-solving or research projects requiring broad insurance and/or procedural knowledge and works under direct supervision. This role will work on our AIG Captives business line. In addition to the traditional UA duties, this role will: Support regional UA Manager in overseeing all daily business activities and act as the first point of call for all UAs in the region Review new submissions against prescribed criteria to determine if risk qualifies for LOB risk appetite.  Triages submission for missing information and follows up with the broker for outstanding items. Performs a comparison of renewal submission information against prior year information and documents differences for...

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. Starr Insurance Companies is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world.  Our talented  and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce....

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. 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 evidence of insurability...

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....

Overview Under moderate supervision, this position supports the underwriting team in providing efficient and accurate handling of the technical aspects of the underwriting process. Provides administrative support to multiple underwriters and completing administrative tasks to expedite the underwriting process. This can include policy processing and issuance for new business and/or renewal preparation, quoting and issuance; endorsement processing; cancellations; and/or other policy processing associated tasks. May potentially hold a limited Letter of Underwriting Authority. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.   This role in a Hybrid schedule 4 days a week in office  Responsibilities 1. Provides instruction to processing department for new and renewal accounts 2. Provides instruction to processing department for endorsement requests....

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...

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 a Senior...

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....

Head of Actuarial Pricing Analytics - North America At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Head of Actuarial Pricing Analytics - North America to take on key responsibilities within a world-class actuarial function. Make your mark in Actuarial Our Actuaries are on the front lines, quantifying risk, pricing insurance and reserving losses for AIG’s major insurance operating companies, globally. We collaborate with Finance, Claims, Operations, Marketing and Risk Management, among other functions. As an AIG actuary, you will be challenged and encouraged to reach your greatest potential to help improve how we predict, manage and mitigate risk. How you will create an impact The Modelling & Advanced Analytics team, within Actuarial - Global Pricing, support the broader global Actuarial function in calibrating commercial lines rating solutions through predictive modelling and market insights. The raters are used by underwriters...

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 underwriter is to have the knowledge and apply the skills required of this position, including knowledge of required and normal ratios, risks associated with various types of construction activities, competition’s underwriting attitudes and industry norms for all issues. The underwriter is the source for knowledge and information concerning bonding. Primary responsibilities With assistance where needed from Branch Manager: Underwrite contract bonds adhering to Markel Surety’s underwriting...

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....

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....

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....

Company Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence. Job Description A Brief Overview      Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for an Account Manager in their casualty line of business.  This position will provide support and assistance to the overall underwriting function through customer service, processing of various underwriting transactions, data research, and analysis.  The Account Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering customer service excellence to our internal and external partners.     This role will work onsite 5x per week from our Chicago Office.   The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:   Analyze and process account...

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....

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our promise to you.  Who we are At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups. Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following...

LOCATION: Hybrid, New York, NY or Chicago, IL Come join our team! There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to make it happen. Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 4,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.  Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking...

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. The Underwriting Support Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the underwriting team within the Captive group by overseeing daily operations, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, and assisting in the development and implementation of underwriting strategies. This position requires a strong understanding of commercial property and casualty insurance, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders....

Do you enjoy managing complex sales processes, collaborating across teams, and ensuring clients receive accurate and competitive benefit solutions? Guardian is seeking a Sales Analyst, Premier Markets to serve as a dedicated field resource supporting Sales Representatives and Client Management teams within our Group Benefits business. In this role, you will be responsible for managing RFPs, coordinating quote delivery, facilitating new business submissions, and partnering with internal stakeholders to help drive profitable growth. You will leverage strong analytical, organizational, and relationship-building skills to support sales success while delivering an exceptional customer experience. You Are A detail-oriented and process-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment. You excel at managing multiple priorities,...