40 underwriting assistant senior underwriting assistant jobs found in Chicago

This position is part of the UW support career progression and may report to a Senior Specialist, UW Support, Team Leader, or to a Team Manager, Underwriting Support.  The UW Asst is an individual contributor within the Underwriting Support Unit of the product field operations.  The individual is expected to actively develop their knowledge and understanding of the fundamental skills and functions of the underwriting support process, underwriting process, risk analysis, and operational drivers. Duties: This role handles the most complex accounts and provides technical guidance, as needed, to the other junior support staff. The role works under moderate supervision. Partner with regional underwriters in the end-to-end processing of new and renewal business. Evaluates new and renewal submissions against prescribed criteria to determine completeness; documents outstanding items and include them in communication to an underwriter for review.  Assists in the follow-up and...

Responsibilities Summary: At Burns & Wilcox, we are looking for a passionate individual aiming to follow a career path in the specialty insurance industry. The 12-week summer internship program aims to develop one’s business acumen, communication, and leadership skills through real world experience. This is a paid internship that provides additional learning opportunities for students to learn from and network with executive leadership and fellow interns in a range of departments. This individual will be expected to work 40 hours per week, with four days spent in an office setting and one day remote. The Assistant Underwriting Intern will gain valuable experience in one of our insurance underwriting teams comprised of commercial, personal, environmental, or professional lines teams.   Underwriting and cross selling across the department renewal portfolio and new business submissions Participate in agent marketing...

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 Assistant Vice President position is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of high severity Auto and General Liability claim execution. The role is entrusted with the effective implementation of key strategic objectives and policies for high exposure claims, in accordance with the company’s most crucial strategic priorities. This position enjoys a flexible, hybrid work schedule and is available in any location near a CNA office. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Directly manages and directs a Major Loss Unit (MLU) of 6 director level claims professionals...

Company Details   Berkley Human Services, a Berkley Company, is devoted to meeting the needs of Human Services Organizations. Our insurance policies are written through our Berkley affiliates, each of which is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company with a Financial Category of XV.   We offer property and casualty coverage designed for the unique operational aspects of social service organizations. Our Human Services Program dates back to 1989 and has continuously evolved to meet the unique needs of the market we serve. We insure both nonprofit and for-profit social service organizations, such as child daycare, sheltered workshops, group homes, senior citizen centers, senior independent living, schools, counseling services, YMCAs, YWCAs, and Boys & Girls Clubs. Responsibilities To develop, grow and maintain a profitable book of Human Services business within an assigned territory through marketing and...

Actuary & AVP - Retail and Canada Property Pricing At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Actuary & Assistant Vice President - Retail and Canada Property Pricing to take on key responsibilities within a world-class actuarial function. Make your mark in Actuarial Our Actuaries are on the front lines, quantifying risk, pricing insurance and reserving losses for AIG’s major insurance operating companies, globally. We collaborate with Finance, Claims, Operations, Marketing and Risk Management, among other functions. As an AIG actuary, you will be challenged and encouraged to reach your greatest potential to help improve how we predict, manage and mitigate risk. How you will create an impact We are seeking an actuarial professional with industry expertise to lead the Retail Property pricing team.  The individual will partner with the business and support teams on strategy, risk selection, pricing, and portfolio...

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...

Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Middle Market Business (MMB) to lead a high-performing property underwriting team and manage a significant book of Property Commercial Lines business. This is a dual-role opportunity where you will serve as both a top-tier Underwriter and a strategic people leader. If you want to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and leadership and to make a tangible impact on business performance, we encourage you to apply today! What will your job entail? Key Responsibilities Underwriting Leadership : Manage a $40-60M book of new and renewal business, ensuring risk acceptability, pricing accuracy, and adherence to underwriting guidelines. Agency Relationships : Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with agency partners across assigned territories. Team Development : Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants,...

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...

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: When you join CNA an Underwriting Specialist you will be responsible for underwriting US risks produced from CNA Canada, CNA UK and CNA Europe for the underwriting lifecycle from submission through policy issuance, for both new business and renewal. Recognized as the technical expert in the international underwriting specialty, you will work within the broadest limits of authority requiring the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. This hybrid position, three days per week in office, may be in any of the following metropolitan cities: Chicago, Radnor, PA or Lake Mary, FL. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Job Title: VP, Corix Underwriting Reporting to: SVP, Corix and Head of Strategic Integration Location: Boston, Chicago, Hartford, LA, New York and Atlanta Job Responsibilities include: Talent Development: Develop a strong and high performing team Participate in the identification and hiring of underwriting talent. Train new Underwriters, and coordinate with others, to establish training to optimize growth and loss ratio performance of the underwriting team Provide continual coaching and feedback to a team of high-performing Vertically focused Underwriters for the Corix business, and focusing their efforts to achieve growth, service and profitability goals Develop and establish Vertical Centers of Excellence (COEs), including regular forums and reporting, and ensure COEs are influential in changes to underwriting rules, coverage changes, underwriting guidelines and pricing...

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 policyholders with a broad range of casualty solutions lines from small, guaranteed cost to large customized loss-sensitive primary & excess casualty programs for multiple industry segments including Construction, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, and Technology.  Coverages include: Workers’ Compensation General Liability Auto Liability Auto Physical Damage Umbrella/Excess The Underwriting Consulting Director role is part of the Global Casualty Product team responsible for the governance and oversight of the global casualty portfolio.   You will work closely...

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.  Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.  When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. Location: This is a hybrid role in our Chicago, IL or New York, NY office. Reports to: Head of Finance & Pricing GEICO is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer...

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Nexus Specialty Inc. is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join our growing team!         The underwriter will play a key role working with the product leader to help grow a profitable book of Product Recall & Contamination business for companies in the larger middle market and corporates segment.  The underwriter will take an active part in the development and implementation of an underwriting strategy that identifies profitable market opportunities and broker relationships.     How You Will Contribute :     Underwrite, manage and develop a book of primary and excess renewal business on current product recall & contamination products. Partner with the product leader to review and manage overall book performance and production results. Analyze risks and book of business...

We’re thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group! Responsible for producing, underwriting and retaining profitable Cyber business for the company, - Sr Underwriter (Sr UW) -Underwriting primary task is to underwrite, maintain and grow the Ambridge Cyber portfolio in accordance with the business plan, strategy, authority levels and regulatory environment. SR UW-Underwriting reports directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) as a key stakeholder in the underwriting performance for a select portion of the team’s Cyber business. SR UW-Underwriting will oftentimes be asked to oversee or otherwise provide guidance to the Underwriting assistants within the team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Underwrite, maintain and grow the Ambridge Small Business (<$50m Insured revenue) Cyber portfolio in accordance with the business plan, strategy, authority levels and regulatory environment. • Exhibit technical Cyber expertise with service of new and...

Company Details   Berkley One  is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.   Why Join Us? At Berkley One, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reimagining personal insurance. We’re building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.   What We Value A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status...

- Handles the investigation, evaluation and resolution of claims under the following types of liability insurance policies: public company directors and officers, private company directors and officers, and financial institutions. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Manage a diverse portfolio of claims and interpret the relevant policies in an effective and efficient manner Analyze coverage for application to claim and prepare coverage position letters including reservation of rights, disclaimers, tender to other parties and acceptance of tenders to insured where appropriate. Confer with internal and external coverage counsel where necessary to clarify coverage position and coverage litigation. Communicate with underwriting as to insured’s risk potential and for clarification of policy language intent. Maintain diaries for file tasks, settlement conferences, mediations, and trial. Oversee defense counsel from initial assignment of defense and throughout...

- The Core Specialty Actuarial team is looking to grow the team supporting our Actuarial Pricing function. This individual contributor role will primarily be responsible for supporting analytics of ceded reinsurance and capital model during an exciting period of growth. The role will primarily focus on evaluating ceded reinsurance purchases, risk transfer analyses, developing and maintaining appropriate diagnostic tools, and providing actuarial subject matter expertise as needed to key stakeholders. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Develop risk analysis models specific to the reinsurance purchase while maintaining consistency between the different lines of business. Perform any risk transfer testing analyses as required. Perform rating agency capital utilization on a company-wide basis, and by individual product basis. Support loss ratio planning in evaluating ceded loss ratios and monitor loss emergence against plan assumptions, Support the compilation...

Company Details                                                                                                          Berkley Industrial Comp, formerly American Mining Insurance Group, began operating in 1989 as a specialty carrier offering workers compensation coverage to qualified mining and mining related accounts. Known for excellence in loss control, claims management and underwriting, Berkley Industrial Comp has remained focused on our mission as the company has grown and matured.   Since becoming a W.R. Berkley Corporation member company in 2007, Berkley Industrial Comp has quadrupled its operating territory, introduced preferred rating plans, focused on continuous improvement in ease of doing business, made significant new investments in technology and added additional highly experienced staff to our team. With an AM Best rating of A+ Superior XV, Berkley Industrial Comp’s commitment to the mining sector remains unwavering....

- The Core Specialty Actuarial Pricing Team is looking for an Actuarial Associate or Senior Actuarial Associate. This dynamic role will primarily be responsible for supporting Errors & Omissions and Directors & Officers lines of business during an exciting time of growth. The role will primarily focus on monitoring the existing portfolio, evaluating prospective opportunities, performing studies to update pricing tool assumptions, and supporting business partners. Actuarial Associate or Senior Actuarial Associate title will depend on candidate’s qualifications such as years of experience and exam progress. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Ability to effectively communicate assumptions and results of analyses Assisting with the building and maintenance of pricing tools; including assisting with studies to update rating parameters Assisting with the loss ratio planning and premium budgeting process; monitoring actuals against plan assumptions; and...

Chief Underwriter A&H - UO07AA 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.              We’re in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They’re at the center of everything we do – and by joining us, you’ll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests.   Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more.  Here, doing things the way they’ve always been done isn’t a part of the job. Here, you’ll be putting your creative insights to work with other...