180 underwriting jobs found in Chicago

Job Description Sompo has a unique opportunity for a 2026 Sompo Underwriting Trainee in our Chicago, IL office. Our Trainee Program is an 18-month program beginning in July 2026 designed to equip you with the essential business and technical skills needed to build a successful career in insurance. As an Underwriting Trainee you will work alongside the most experienced underwriters in the industry to gain in-depth knowledge of our business units and underwriting philosophy through on-the-job learning, workplace mentoring. Our Trainees work directly on their products’ accounts, building relationships and identifying customers’ needs. This rigorous curriculum also includes training in negotiation, risk analysis and relationship management. Sompo’s Trainee Program serves as a launchpad for career advancement, empowering you to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success in your respective field. What can I expect as a Underwriting Trainee? On-The-Job Learning...

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. The Regional Manager will drive the development, execution, and achievement of our Non-Blue Water Hull, Marine Liability, and Cargo insurance business. This is a hands-on leadership role involving active involvement and oversight across all aspects of production, underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management.   Key Responsibilities: ·          Oversee and optimize production, underwriting, pricing, and management of the Marine portfolio ·...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Underwriter Associate The Role and the Team: When you visit somewhere and see a picture hanging on the wall that’s a little out of whack – do you find yourself levelling it? And do you look for a tool, maybe an app on your phone, to help because you want to make it perfect? Well, we may have the team for you, perfectionist: The Hiscox Underwriting Center (HUC), where existing and selected new business is underwritten, is the largest underwriting team in the company and responsible for 25% of all US business! We are a team of busy organizers and get-stuff-doners who support and inspire each other to win a high percentage of quotes and provide exemplary customer service based on fast response and definitive answers. As an Underwriter Associate in the HUC, you will analyze, price, quote and negotiate Professional Liability, Technology E&O, and Cyber/Privacy insurance to meet agreed service...

Overview T he Underwriting Assistant provides critical administrative and operational support to new and renewal underwriters. This role helps ensure efficient underwriting processes by managing correspondence, preparing files, and completing tasks that support timely and accurate policy issuance and renewal. Responsibilities · Prepare and review underwriting files for new and renewal business to ensure completeness and accuracy · Monitor and manage underwriting-related email correspondence · Review loss control reports and other supporting documentation to assess acceptability of risks in accordance with regional underwriting guidelines · Evaluating risk experience relative to the applicable class of business · Assist with policy rating activities, including rating new policies or verifying accuracy of previously rated policies · Review and process requests related to cancellations, endorsements, and other policy...

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. Essential Responsibilities: Handle various primary casualty   accounts including   rating, policy issuance, endorsements and communications with brokers Assist underwriting with expanding the book of business to include large deductible, loss sensitive type programs and Guaranteed Cost. Assist with the expansion of the company to grow the book of business in the casualty areas. Assisting with the underwriting process and assist other regional offices as...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting portfolios in the region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing a team of underwriters, writing guidelines, underwriting complex new businesses, and offering specialist advice. Additionally, the role is responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and staying informed about industry standards and new product introductions. •        Location: Chicago, IL •        Work Arrangement: hybrid working expectations •         The starting salary for this role is between $158,500.00 and $237,500.00 Your new role Contribute to the achievement of operational objectives for the underwriting function and/or business unit. Perform underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and...

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....

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....

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: Under broad supervision, responsible for underwriting accounts within limited authority. Works independently on a high volume of accounts, applying sound underwriting judgment and collaborating with Underwriters as needed. Partners across the Hub to ensure accurate documentation, pricing execution, and responsive service. This Underwriting Associate position is part of the Underwriting Hub—a growing team designed to provide expanded underwriting capabilities for the organization. We will elevate underwriting excellence through streamlined processes, strategic focus, and collaborative growth that enables our field underwriting teams to deepen agent and broker...

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: 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.    This Underwriting Specialist position is part of the Underwriting Hub—a growing team designed to provide expanded underwriting capabilities for the organization. We will elevate underwriting excellence through streamlined processes, strategic focus, and collaborative growth that enables our field underwriting teams to deepen agent and broker engagement and drive...

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...

Company 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 Underwriting Trainee, Casualty Argo /Farm Family currently has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter Trainee to join our team. This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting, and processing of our Casualty line of business. This role will work on-site 5x per week at our Chicago or New York City office location. The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are: Under supervision, analyze and underwrite new and renewal submissions. Learn and develop an understanding of the professional lines insurance marketplace. This includes policy contract language and intent. Take accounts...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to develop and execute channel strategic plans while providing expert technical guidance on a range of products to intermediaries and clients. This role involves overseeing underwriting activities and managing the profitability of QBE's Life Sciences products. •        Location: Preferably Chicago, IL but open to other locations as well •        Work Arrangement: hybrid or remote working expectations •         The starting salary for this role is between $144,000.00 and $237,500.00 The Opportunity Evaluate risk for new business & renewals to ensure profitable growth. Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness. Provide senior technical and specialist product expertise to corporate intermediaries/clients. Ensure ongoing personal technical development to achieve the ideal DAL state....

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...

Position Summary The Underwriting Assistant is responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation related to insurance applications and underwriting submissions. The role coordinates the renewal process and underwrites individual insurance applications for property and casualty coverage. They conduct audits, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and deliver excellent customer service. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: • Maintains accurate and up-to-date data, electronic and physical files for underwriting records, policies, and endorsements. Documents underwriting decisions via automated desktop systems and tools. • Supports the collection, validation, and organization of data related to insurance applications and underwriting submissions. • Coordinates the renewal process by gathering necessary information, preparing renewal documents, and assisting in client communications. • Coordinates with others to manage production activities such 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: CNA provides Excess Liability Coverages to businesses of all sizes. Our Commercial standard lines umbrella and excess team underwrites a diverse mix of business and industry classes including Manufacturing, Distributors, Real Estate, Technology, Retail, Hospitality and Professional Services. Our Excess Casualty Underwriters are high level individual contributors handling lead umbrella and excess accounts, both monoline and over CNA risk management primary 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, responsible for overall...

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 for Cyber Insurance. 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...

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...

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 A Brief Overview Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for an Underwriting Technical Specialist, Primary Casualty to join our team. The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business. May have responsibility over an assigned region or niche area. The role will work onsite (5 days per week) at our Chicago office location. The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are: Actively participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for assigned...

Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property Join us as an Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property to step up to a key team role that will drive business growth. Make your mark in Underwriting 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 This is a key role in our Retail Property team in which you will take ownership for achieving goals and outcomes. You will be tasked with overseeing a range of programs and processes, in addition to handling complex underwriting. You will thrive by successfully balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience, judgment, and a risk mindset. It will be essential to build effective...