12 contract surety underwriting manager jobs found in Chicago

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. Areas of focus for this role: I dentifying expansion opportunities within the territory by partnering with brokers on new business development, producer planning, and target account strategies. Contributing to territory-level business planning by tracking production, visibility, and marketing trends and activities Supporting the negotiation and execution of indemnity, collateral, and other risk-mitigation arrangements on larger or more complex accounts...

Company Details   Berkley Surety is a highly professional, service-oriented surety underwriting management company, providing a full spectrum of bonds for contract, environmental, and commercial surety accounts through multiple distribution channels in both the United States and Canada. We write on behalf of W. R. Berkley Corporation member company Berkley Insurance Company, which has an A.M. Best rating of A+ (Superior). We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our agents. We highly value the insight and expertise our agency partners bring to the table which helps us provide timely and predictable surety solutions.   Company URL:   www.berkleysurety.com  Responsibilities Manage, produce and underwrite new and renewal business from assigned agents/brokers in the primary line of business. Consistently achieve budgeted financial results (premium volume, loss ratio, premium collections and expense management...

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...

The Client Manager Associate, Select Market will assume overall responsibility for assisting Sales Representatives in the renewal process as well as recognizing opportunities to add additional lines of coverage to existing business. This position requires the individual to be an ambassador to the business and use best practices at all times.     The Client Manager Associate is directly and/or indirectly accountable for activities associated with plan retention and Add Issue sales including, but not limited to, generating plan options and quotes for additional lines of coverage. The individual will proactively mine for Add Issue opportunities, as well as handle incoming renewal requests. A successful candidate demonstrates strong customer service acumen, strong consulting/negotiation skills, and a deep product knowledge with a high degree of operational effectiveness.        You Are     Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships...

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.  Manages the enterprise Ledger Reconciliation function for insurance receivables and related accounting, including Surety. The role leads operational execution, financial close governance, journal entry approval, audit support, BPO partnership strategy, control discipline, and continuous improvement across a high-volume and increasingly complex receivables environment. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Oversees enterprise general ledger reconciliations for insurance receivables and related accounting, including Surety, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, supported, completed...

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 act as a resource and serve as an integral member of the underwriting team able to overcome obstacles in the workload and meet timelines by fulfilling basic underwriting support responsibilities. This position will handle day-to- day client servicing including managing workflow and reinforcing the ease of doing business with Markel by meeting or exceeding agents/brokers expectations and providing quality service on a consistent basis. Job Responsibilities...

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! Associate General Counsel, Risk Transfer Solutions (“AGC RTS”) is a legal resource within the Markel Claims Department, providing legal coverage and litigation support to the claims professionals, specifically with respect to transferring, evaluating, accepting and/or recovering tendered risk. AGC RTS provides specialized legal advice for multiple insurance lines of business, with specific emphasis on risk transfer issues. AGC RTS assists with providing detailed analysis and rendering legal coverage...

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Complex Claims Director – TPA Oversight to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team. Make your mark in Claims Our Claims teams are the proven problem solvers of choice for clients, delivering consistent technical excellence and showcasing our service differentiation to create an unparalleled global claims handling experience. Through a robust stakeholder feedback loop and supported by consistent processes and leadership, we take pride in delivering responsive, fair and professional service with empathy and efficiency. How you will create an impact As Complex Claims Director – TPA Oversight, you will analyze and process bodily injury and third-party property damage claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; ensure proactive claims handling aimed at the prompt...

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 act as a resource and serve as an integral member of the underwriting team able to overcome obstacles in the workload and meet timelines by fulfilling basic underwriting support responsibilities. This position will handle day-to- day client servicing including managing workflow and reinforcing the ease of doing business with Markel by meeting or exceeding agents/brokers expectations and providing quality service on a consistent basis. Job Responsibilities...

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...

As the Sales Analyst - Premier Markets, your primary responsibility is to act as the designated Field resource to support Sales Representatives and the Client Management team in the 2-1999 market within the Group Benefits Sales Team.  You will be accountable for following all (SOPs) Standard Operating Procedures for the RFP and New Business/Add Issue submission processes.  A successful Sales Analyst must demonstrate strong product / business knowledge, collaboration / communication skills, project management and the ability to perform tasks using technology and systems utilized within Guardian (Outlook, Salesforce, CPS, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint, Access, etc.). The position must balance the needs of the clients with those of the business and respond to customer inquiries with the objective of selling new business, ensuring that client satisfaction, accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability are achieved.  Additional major responsibilities include negotiations...

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.  As a member of CNA’s Actuarial organization, you will be part of a community that provides deep specialization and discipline as trusted advisors, unlocks data to enable business partners to advance our global market strategy, and drives business solutions through actionable analytics and insights. Consider an actuarial opportunity on CNA's Healthcare Reserving team. In this position, you will develop and recommend actuarial reserve strategies of a complex nature for CNA’s Healthcare medical malpractice and Surety books of business. You will collaborate with business partners at all levels and Actuarial senior leaders. You will serve as a trusted advisor to provide actuarial analyses and...