64 commercial underwriter jobs found in Chicago

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...

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...

Description We are seeking an experienced Middle Market Senior Underwriter to underwrite commercial property & casualty risks in the middle market segment. As an individual contributor, you will make analytical, data-driven underwriting decisions within delegated authority, with limited guidance from leadership. You will evaluate and price moderately complex to complex accounts (including high individual line sizes and unusual exposures in parts of North America), manage broker and client relationships, and help shape product and portfolio strategy for your line of business. To be considered for this role, candidates must reside within the specified geographic location. This position requires regular in-person visits with local brokers and agents, so remote hires outside the designated territory cannot be accommodated. Key Responsibilities Underwrite middle market commercial accounts within assigned authority by assessing submissions, reviewing...

MSIG USA continues to grow!  Company Overview: MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of  MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks. Summary: Produce, underwrite and service profitable Marine business in accordance with all department guidelines.  Assumes a leadership role in the organization to positively influence staff and promote a positive image of MSIG in the marketplace. Develop agency relationships and build a profitable book of business. Essential Functions: Produces, selects and underwrites Marine risks within delegated underwriting authority, including construction, transportation or other classes of Inland Marine as...

MSIG USA continues to grow!  Company Overview: MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of  MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks. Summary: Produce, underwrite and service profitable Inland Marine business in accordance with all department guidelines.  Assumes a leadership role in the organization to positively influence staff and promote a positive image of MSIG in the marketplace. Develop agency relationships and build a profitable book of business. Essential Functions: Produces, selects and underwrites Inland Marine risks within delegated underwriting authority, including construction, transportation or other classes of Inland Marine...

Company Details   Berkley Construction Solutions (BCS) offers lead and excess liability capacity to the commercial construction industry. Our team of dedicated, experienced excess construction specialists underwrites practice and project business for medium to large contractors across the U.S. At BCS our guiding principles are authenticity, trust and passion. The team culture is inclusive, high energy, and fun.   Company URL:                     www.BerkleyConstructionSolutions.com Responsibilities The Junior Underwriter role at Berkley Construction Solutions is an early‑career underwriting position responsible for supporting the evaluation, selection, and pricing of excess casualty construction risks using BCS’s advanced underwriting systems, data platforms, and AI‑enabled decision support tools.  This role focuses on developing strong underwriting judgment while leveraging modern technology to accelerate submission...

Crum & Forster Company Overview Crum & Forster (C&F) , with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+"(Superior) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry. Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the 2024 Great Place to Work® Award  for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion. C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization.  For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit...

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...

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 Account Manager, Primary Casualty, Argo Group At Argo Group, we invite you to elevate your career as an Account Manager, Primary Casualty, joining a vibrant team with a bold vision for growth and innovation, based daily in one of our offices: Chicago (IL), Omaha (NE), or Springfield (MO). Make Your Mark at Argo Group This position will support the overall underwriting function through customer service, processing various underwriting transactions, and data research and analysis.  The Account Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering customer service excellence to our internal and external partners. At Argo Group,...

Company Details     Do you want to be part of a dynamic and growing organization that encourages creativity, collaboration, innovation and individual expression? Are you an insurance professional who wants to think “outside the box” in creating products, underwriting and servicing customers? Berkley Healthca re is a dynamic company that encourages a pioneering mindset with the financial backing of a Fortune 500 company.  At BHFL, everyone’s voice counts and we expect to hear from everyone. If you want to work in a unique insurance company like no other, come explore career options with us. As a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, Berkley Healthcare has assembled a unique team of multi-disciplinary insurance professionals to take a fresh look at healthcare organization insurance. We pride ourselves on our deep expertise in underwriting, claims and distribution in the healthcare industry insurance market. We understand that the...

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply button at the top or bottom of this page. You'll be required to create an account or sign in to an existing one. If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response). Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency:  English (Required) Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Please review the following job description: Supports Underwriter with all job functions and often performs some duties on behalf of the Underwriter. Underwrites new and renewal business, approves policy changes, maintains workload and controls written business up to and including the time of binding according to company guidelines and established Starwind procedures without direct supervision on each item. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   VP, Product & Underwriting Practice Leader - Management Liability 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 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, driving strong...

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,...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   AVP/VP, Product & Underwriting Practice Leader-Technology & Cyber 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,...

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...

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.  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...

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...