56 junior underwriting assistant jobs found in Chicago

Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Assistant Vice President in our E&S Property team. Our E&S Property team considers all types of commercial occupancies for catastrophe protection based on individual risk characteristics. We entertain single location risks as well as large schedules of locations and consider risks throughout the US including those located in both catastrophe prone and non-catastrophe prone areas. Location: This position will be based out of our Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Morristown, NJ, Garden City, NY, Purchase, NY and Boston, MA areas. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers. Our business, your impact, our opportunity: What you’ll be doing: Effectively drive acceptable submission activity and quickly determine acceptability of risk in accordance with...

About the role As a Senior Underwriting Assistant, you will make a vital contribution within the Underwriting Support Unit of our product field operations by working with underwriters and CoE partners to develop and deliver tailored solutions whilst handling some of our complex accounts. This role is in our Trade Credit business line. Key responsibilities: Partnering with regional underwriters and/or more senior UW Support employees in the end-to-end processing of new and renewal business. Evaluating new and renewal submissions against prescribed criteria to determine completeness. Identifying and resolving account alerts and blocks during the submission process to avoid account conflicts. Performing data analytics, remodeling, when necessary, referral documentation preparation and completion, as well as form checklist and working approval. Assist with training and oversight of less experienced support staff. Qualifications: 2+ years of related...

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! 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....

Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter in our E&S Property team. Our E&S Property team considers all types of commercial occupancies for catastrophe protection based on individual risk characteristics. We entertain single location risks as well as large schedules of locations and consider risks throughout the US including those located in both catastrophe prone and non-catastrophe prone areas. Location: This position will be based out of our Chicago, IL office. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers. Our business, your impact, our opportunity: What you’ll be doing: Reviews applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Endurance guidelines and standards Understands pricing components and rating methodology as well as...

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: Administrative Assistant II Location: Chicago CNA Office Hybrid work: 3 days in office with possibility of more days on-site, if needed Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant II to provide proactive, high-quality administrative and operational support to leaders within our Commercial Underwriting organization. This role helps leaders operate efficiently by managing complex logistics, preparing data-driven materials, and serving as a trusted partner across teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment while handling...

- As the Sr. Underwriter you will manage, examine & analyze submissions forwarded to Core Specialty by our brokers to determine if the risk is a targeted class of business and subsequently to determine appropriate limits, pricing & terms that will provide Core Specialty with adequate underwriting profit on each risk.  Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:   Execution of E&O business plans and objectives including:   Build Core Specialty’s reputation and presence in the E&O market. Provide prompt and accurate customer service on policy transactions    Ensure all risks considered and bound are within delegated authority, underwriting standards, risk selection, peer review and pricing methodologies   Provide documented evidence of underwriting activities and decisions in files as required  Support Company and Department goals and objectives    Build Core Specialty’s relationships with our brokers  In addition to the above key...

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: Administrative Assistant II Location: Chicago CNA Office Hybrid work: 3 days in office with possibility of more days on-site, if needed Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant II to provide proactive, high-quality administrative and operational support to leaders within our Commercial Underwriting organization. This role helps leaders operate efficiently by managing complex logistics, preparing data-driven materials, and serving as a trusted partner across teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment while handling...

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  Independence Pet Group (IPG), a subsidiary of IPH, is one of North America’s largest pet insurance and services organizations. Our impressive family of brands (Figo, Felix, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Pets Plus Us, and AKC Pet Insurance) supports insurance for more than 1,000,000 pets in the U.S. and Canada...

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.  Independence Pet Group (IPG), a subsidiary of IPH, is one of North America’s largest pet insurance and services organizations. Our impressive family of brands (Figo, Felix, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Pets Plus Us, and AKC Pet Insurance) supports insurance for more than 1,000,000 pets in the U.S. and Canada...

Sr Admin Asst - DA10AN We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.              The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide high‑level administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Head of Operations and the Head of Global CSPR (Credit, Surety & Political Risk) within the Global Reinsurance organization. This role serves as a critical enabler for senior leadership, ensuring the smooth execution of day‑to‑day activities so leaders and their teams can focus on strategic priorities. The ideal candidate is an experienced, highly organized, and service‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, complex financial services environment. This individual is comfortable working independently with limited...

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.  This is a Senior Claim Counsel position on the Financial Lines Claims team. The individual in this position will primarily focus on severity claims, with emphasis on Employment Practices, Private D&O, Professional Liability for technology firms. Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of twelve years of relevant experience. The individual in this position will have responsibility for handling a pending of approximately 75 of the unit’s highest severity matters at any given time. The position requires the ability to independently evaluate coverage, liability and damages; proactively formulate and execute claim resolution strategies; and, without the assistance of counsel, attend...

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Associate Underwriter E&S Property • Classification: Exempt/Full-Time • Reports to: Underwriter, E&S Property or above • Travel: 0-10% • Salary: $65,000.00-75,000.00 Location: Chicago, IL, Hybrid Role overview DUAL North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the E&S Property division.   At DUAL, Associate Underwriters play a key...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Position: AVP, Team Manager – GL BI and PD Reporting to: Claims Director, Property & Casualty         Band: II Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Hartford, New York, Scottsdale Flexibility: Permanent Travel: Hybrid   About Hiscox USA: Hiscox USA underwrites small- to mid-market commercial risks through brokers, other insurers and distribution partners and directly to businesses. In 2023, gross written premiums for the segment will represent over $1bn. Approximately 50% of the portfolio comprises small commercial business sold either online or through intermediaries, and the remaining 50% represents traditionally traded business intermediated through broking partners for Property and Casualty and Specialty Lines, including Professional Liability, Cyber, Technology and Media & Entertainment. Hiscox USA has built the digital business through ongoing investment in the brand, technology...

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/Job Purpose: Underwrites profitable property business on a nationwide basis in accordance with Corporate goals. Essential Functions: Selects and underwrites complex property risks within delegated underwriting authority. Reviews applications and requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Company guidelines and standards. Perform all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence including review and analysis of financial documents and individual risk factors....

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....

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....

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. Position Summary You will provide actuarial support to the P&C Programs Insurance Business Unit. This division highly values actuarial support, in both quantitative & qualitative capacities. The Director Actuary will lead a team of actuaries to partner with business to deliver actuarial insights, develop actionable strategies, monitor executions and leading indicators to assess business health. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Profitability Reviews/New Submission Analyses: Review products by applying actuarial concepts and techniques to determine portfolio profitability; analyzing and digging into detailed segmentations Monitor and Reporting: Monitor...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   US Claims Vendor Manager Employment Type: Permanent Remote Type: Hybrid Location: Chicago; West Hartford; New York (Manhattan); Atlanta     Supervisory Organization: Group Claims (London) Hiring Manager: Group Head of Claims Vendor Management Join Hiscox’s Claims Vendor Management team. A designated Group “Centre of Excellence”—an international team of professionals spanning five countries, empowered to build and run the vendor network that underpins the global claims community at Hiscox. The Role: The US Claims Vendor Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing; oversight, performance management and continuous improvement of external claims vendors supporting the US claims operation. The role ensures vendors deliver high-quality, cost-effective and compliant services aligned to business strategy, regulatory requirements and customer outcomes. About the Vendor...

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...