56 senior business development underwriter jobs found in Chicago

- The Commercial Surety Regional Manager is responsible for the underwriting, marketing, production, profitability, and overall management of a regional Commercial Surety portfolio. This position serves as the senior underwriting leader for the assigned territory and is accountable for achieving premium growth, underwriting profitability, agency development, and portfolio management objectives. The Regional Manager will develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, brokers, principals, indemnitors, and other business partners while exercising significant underwriting authority and ensuring compliance with company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite. The position is highly market-facing and focused on profitable business development, agency management, and underwriting execution. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Underwriting Leadership Serve as lead underwriter for the assigned territory. Analyze, evaluate, and approve commercial surety...

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....

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   VP, Practice Leader – Cyber & Tech E&O Reports to: SVP, Head of Professional Lines Underwriting Location: NYC, Atlanta, Chicago, Hartford, Boston Band: III Travel: Up to 25%   Team: Works closely with cross-functional stakeholders including all distribution channels, 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 all Hiscox USA channel 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   VP, Practice Leader – Management Liability Reports to: SVP, Head of Professional Lines Underwriting Location: NYC, Atlanta, Chicago, Hartford, Boston Band: III Travel: Up to 25%   Team: Works closely with cross-functional stakeholders including all distribution channels, marketing, distribution development, claims, actuarial, underwriting operations, as well as the CUO org. Role Overview: The VP, Practice Leader – Management Liability is a strategically critical leader responsible for driving profitable growth and technical excellence across all Hiscox USA channel 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 change...

About the Role The Senior Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with Agents and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will plan and budget for the book of business, develop and maintain agency relationships, and execute underwriting decisions. What You'll Do No matter the role, delivering exceptional service is the priority in everything we do at PURE. As a Senior Underwriter, this looks like:    Business Management: Reviewing your book of business, tracking performance, and analyzing market conditions and competition.   Broker Partnership: Building and managing broker relationships, developing goals and strategies, and collaborating to craft tailored solutions for members.   Underwriting Execution: Oversee new and renewal underwriting, select risks per company...

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Senior Production Specialist, Lexington Healthcare 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 Lexington Healthcare AIG Healthcare has an opportunity for a Senior Production Specialist, specializing in Medical Malpractice and General Liability. The Specialist will be required to underwrite Primary, Umbrella and Excess lines of business. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team to successfully manage their book of business along with contributing to the overall profitability of the malpractice business portfolio. A Senior Production Specialist must be able to illustrate sufficient technical analysis, have a strong underwriting acumen combined with the necessary sales and marketing skills to achieve profitable growth targets. Candidate must have the ability and willingness to...

Join us as a Senior Underwriter to make a greater impact through your technical expertise and people skills. This could be the ideal chance to step up into your first Senior level role. Make your mark in Underwritin g 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 impac t This role is your opportunity to drive profitable growth in Public, Financial Lines by working on creative solutions for complex risks. You will be responsible for underwriting a range of new and renewal business, using your proven...

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Underwriting Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program,...

Description The Executive Underwriter will grow and develop a book of complex construction-focused inland marine risks—from builders risk and installation projects to contractors’ equipment and large-scale infrastructure developments. Applies deep technical judgment, market insight, and data-driven analysis to evaluate project exposures, select profitable business, and develop appropriate coverage, terms, conditions, deductibles, limits, and pricing within established underwriting authority. For the most complex, unusual, or high-line-size accounts, partners with senior leaders and internal experts to develop creative, disciplined solutions that protect Liberty Mutual’s portfolio while supporting the success of construction clients. Responsibilities Underwrite and manage construction-focused business:  Evaluate builders risk, installation, contractors’ equipment, project cargo, and infrastructure accounts, considering project scope, construction type,...

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: Join this elite team of Excess Casualty Underwriters who are high level individual contributors handling wholesale lead umbrella and excess accounts. Recognized as a technical expert, you will drive business results through strong sales, marketing and relationship building skills with external and internal business partners. You are responsible for overall management, business development, growth and profitability of a book business. This position works from our office in a hybrid capacity from our office in Chicago, IL. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills....

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 Summary:    We are looking for a highly capable Subrogation Specialist to join our team and work from our Chicago office.  Alternatively, this position can be filled in our Albany, Los Angeles, Omaha or Richmond offices.  We work together in the office five days a week in order to strengthen our culture, build team connections, and drive profitability. The position reports to the SVP, Specialty Claims located in San Antonio and is focused on adjudicating subrogation of auto and workers’ compensation claims using specialized knowledge to evaluate liability in order to pursue, negotiate and resolve subrogation claims.   This is a...

Description Our Executive Underwriter contributes to the growth and profitability of assigned Shared & Layered Retail Property accounts through marketing, underwriting and managing of products and services of complex risks. Risks may require special handling or unusual coverages. Requires specialized knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, procedures and techniques to include coverage issues, product lines, marketing, relevant systems, and competition in the marketplace. Demonstrates strong strategic and marketing capabilities.   This is a hybrid office role in the posted office location. This role is being offered a Senior or Executive level Underwriter, based on experience.    Responsibilities:   Establishes and maintains relationships to facilitate marketing of Liberty Mutual Shared & Layered Retail Property products and services to the brokerage community. Makes independent sales calls to market and cross market. Reviews...

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.  CNA is looking for a strategic and experienced underwriting leader to lead and grow our Core Middle Market business in the Midwest region. As the Regional Underwriting Manager, you will develop underwriting talent, drive underwriting excellence, strengthening portfolio performance across multiple products, and deliver sustainable, profitable growth across the region. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to shape business strategy, build trusted partnerships, and make a meaningful impact within an organization that values leadership, accountability, and long-term success. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties...

Description Ironshore’s Cyber Retail team is seeking an experienced underwriter to support a growing retail portfolio focused on Primary Cyber, Tech E&O, and related cyber liability products. This role underwrites SME, middle‑market, and select large‑complex risks placed through retail brokers in the Midwest.  The ideal candidate has strong retail broker relationships, takes initiative to source and develop new submissions, and can independently underwrite accounts across a range of sizes and complexities while maintaining consistent underwriting discipline and portfolio-focused decision-making.   Depending on experience, we are considered candidates for our Senior or Executive-level Underwriting positions.   Responsibilities:   Manages portfolio of brokers/agents & clients. Leverages market presence and expertise to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty. Has relationships with...

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 Senior Inland Marine Technical Claims Specialist We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Inland Marine Technical Claims Specialist to join our team in one of our Argo offices: Albany, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Omaha, League City, or Richmond (VA). This is a fully in-office role, with employees working on-site five days per week to foster collaboration, strengthen team relationships, and support business performance. In this role, you will handle the company’s most complex inland marine claims, including Builder’s Risk, Contractor’s Equipment, and Motor Truck Cargo, ensuring accurate, timely, and cost-effective resolution....

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...

Company Details       Berkley Select delivers professional liability insurance solutions to individuals, businesses, professional services firms, and nonprofit organizations. As a Berkley company, Berkley Select is staffed with a team of experts with a specific focus on Professional Liability. Berkley Select utilizes individual risk underwriting, loss control, and claims practices providing superior products and services to its customers. Berkley Select is a Berkley Company. W. R. Berkley, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB). Responsibilities The Senior Underwriter is a part of the D&O underwriting segment for Berkley Select. This role evaluates risk characteristics to drive potential business opportunities within the team philosophy and guidelines.    Our work environment is one of a collaborative and...

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 Business Title(s) :    Claims   Reinsurance Analyst   Employment Type:  Full-Time    FLSA Status:  Exempt    Location:  In-Office      Summary:      We are looking for a highly capable Claims Reinsurance Analyst  to join our team and   work from   our   Chicago   office .    We work together in the office five days a week   in order to   strengthen our culture, build team connections, and drive profitability. The position reports to   the   VP, Reinsurance Claims   and is focused on   XOL and Facultative Reinsurance reporting,...

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Senior Executive Underwriter 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 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   Take ownership for achieving goals and outcomes. Oversee a range of programs and processes, in addition to handling complex underwriting. Successfully balancing the needs...

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Executive Underwriter, AIG Risk Management (AIGRM) 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 you 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 The Executive Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting the Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability primary Casualty product lines...