52 senior business development underwriter jobs found in Chicago

Description About the role As an Inland Marine Underwriter on the GRS Inland Marine team, you will underwrite a diversified book of inland marine with a focus on Builder’s Risk and Construction Property. You’ll partner with agents, brokers, risk engineers and claims to evaluate complex, high-value placements (e.g., contractors’ equipment, builders’ risk, and other construction property risks). Using analytics and underwriting judgment, you’ll price risk, set terms and conditions, negotiate deals, and manage account performance to maximize profitability and achieve strategic growth.   What you’ll do   Manage a portfolio of inland marine accounts, with emphasis on Builder’s Risk, including project-based policies (single project and Master Builder’s Risk programs. Analyze construction schedules, project values, contract types (GC/CM, Design-Build, EPC), contractor/subcontractor quality, site conditions, testing & commissioning exposures,...

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. The Cargo/Ocean Marine Underwriter plays a critical role in evaluating, pricing, and managing risks associated with domestic and international cargo shipments. This position supports profitable growth of the marine portfolio by applying sound underwriting judgment, building strong broker relationships, and staying ahead of global trade and logistics trends. Key Responsibilities Underwriting & Risk...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of specific business strategies by contributing to business development and growth through cultivating relationships with designated clients and making informed underwriting decisions to enhance the profitability of the portfolio. Key responsibilities involve generating new business, retaining renewals, and ensuring the overall profitability of our Private NFP D&O business within our Specialty insurance vertical. •        Location: Chicago, IL - Denver, CO •        Work Arrangement: hybrid or remote working expectations •         The starting salary for this role is between $109,000.00 and $164,000.00 Your new role Review, evaluate and price business by applying underwriting judgment and adhering to regulations. Identify and minimize risks through due diligence and escalation of issues when...

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: To provide strategic guidance and direction to the underwriting business units in regard to business development, underwriting excellence, and operational/shared services to promote profitable underwriting results. Responsible for driving profitable growth for assigned product or territory. Collaborates with executive management to develop strategic and tactical initiatives to reach the organization’s goals. The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are: · Identify and support profitable new business and product opportunities. · Identify strategic agencies and facilitate effective partnerships with...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Position Summary The Product Development Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for technology products, operational efficiencies and AI priorities within the specialty insurance and MGU segments. The role drives innovation, establishes KPIs, provides regular updates to senior management, engages with stakeholders across technology, operations, finance and other internal and external partners, and develops training materials on new technology products. They lead a collaborative team of product development professionals overseeing design, requirements, and end-to-end product management following SDLC best practices. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: Leads and manages a team of product development professionals—including product managers, analysts, and specialists—while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture that drives the successful delivery of new insurance product initiatives. Partners with Project Management,...

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...

Description Executive Underwriter — Miscellaneous Professional Liability: Acts as the leading technical authority for Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) across an aligned wholesale territory, working independently and autonomously subject to required process oversight. Serves as the go‑to advisor on MPL coverage, exposures and wordings for colleagues across the segment, including senior underwriting leaders. Underwrites MPL policies within delegated authority, making acceptance and declination decisions based on analytical, data‑driven assessment of submitted information and pricing the risk appropriately. Typical exposures include E&O claims for consultants, IT/service providers and other non‑class specific professionals, media/communications risks, and other miscellaneous advisory or service professions. Where applicable, may be responsible for setting the business plan and portfolio strategy for the MPL book in their territory. Responsibilities...

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Job Summary : Starr Insurance Companies is seeking a dynamic and experienced underwriting professional to join the Commercial Casualty underwriting team in the Midwest as a Senior Underwriter. The successful candidate ideally will have at least 5 years of experience in underwriting and a strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles. As a Commercial Casualty Underwriter, you will be responsible for evaluating and underwriting commercial insurance applications. Responsibilities: Evaluate...

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 Summary: The Insurance Sales Executive Senior – Commercial P&C is a high-impact, commission-based sales role offering significant income potential. This position requires strong consultative selling skills, effective communication, and a deep understanding of the insurance industry. We provide a comprehensive three-year income transition plan to support your success from day one. The ideal candidate will be skilled in pursuing and closing sales in the Commercial Property and Casualty space, particularly with clients in the $50M–$500M+ revenue range. Expertise across all lines of commercial P&C insurance—including loss sensitive and group captive insurance programs—is essential. A strong focus on business development and strategic growth is critical to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Drive business development by identifying and cultivating new client opportunities through internal...

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Starr Insurance Companies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Underwriter to join our dynamic team, specializing in large property accounts. As a key player in our profit center, the Underwriter will play a crucial role in assessing risk, underwriting policies, and contributing to the profitability and growth of our portfolio. Responsibilities: * Manage the Midwest Underwriting Team * Evaluate and underwrite large property insurance submissions. * Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and...

Description The role is for a primary general liability and excess casualty lines underwriter that focuses on E&S accounts written with wholesalers in the Central Region. Underwrites policies within underwriting authority, with limited guidance from leadership as needed. Makes decisions on whether to underwrite business by making analytical, data-driven decisions based on data and information provided, including pricing the risk. In parts of North America more likely to underwrite complex/unusual policies - or those of high individual line size - policies assessed will include those of some complexity.   Responsibilities Manages portfolio of wholesale brokers/agents and clients. Leverages market presence and knowledge to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty. Maintains a strong market presence, including established relationships with agents and brokers. Looks to strengthen these relationships and develop...