34 avp jobs found in Chicago, IL

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction for underwriting Wholesale portfolios in the Midwest region, ensuring growth and profitability. This role involves managing 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with exceptional reputation in the industry and to influence the buildout of Specialty Casualty. Location: Chicago, IL; 500 West Madison St. Suite 1205 Chicago, IL 60661 Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week. The salary range for this role is between $158,500 - $237,500....

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...

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,...

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 an...

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℠. This position is directly accountable for the following responsibilities:  Drive regional business development priorities with Arch’s business units and agency/broker partners that support growth strategies. Utilize internal and external data platforms to analyze progress of priorities; when appropriate, recommend refinement of priorities to more appropriately align with current market environment. Serve as a point of contact for agents/brokers in the region for product support, appetite awareness, quality service, opportunity assessments, and the overall fulfilment of multiline needs. Support generation of new and manage current relationships to meet or exceed revenue goals...

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee AVP - Marine Cargo Underwriting Location: USA –Chicago, Ill Work Arrangement: Hybrid   The salary range for this role is:  $ 158,000-237,500 The purpose of this role is to support the US cargo team in achieving profitable growth by leading underwriting for the region, technical support, and training to develop individuals within the team. This role involves managing complex underwriting cases, contributing to product strategy, and building relationships with intermediaries to drive business growth. The role also includes underwriting new business and renewals within set guidelines and authority levels to meet business objectives.  Your new role: Contribute to the achievement of operational objectives for the underwriting function and/or business unit. Perform underwriting activities following all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met. Provide efficient...

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....

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℠. 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℠.  This leadership role will own reserving and loss analytics and results management for the AINA cessions for various critical reinsurers as well as lead multiple key processes across the Reserving and Loss Analytics department.   The role requires a comprehensive line of business focus (Auto, GL, Prop, and multiple specialty lines) as well as a close partnership with Pricing and Finance on...

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...

Description As the Senior Underwriting Manager you will manage and develop a high performing team of Public Entity commercial lines underwriters focused on profitably growing our education and government books of property and casualty business.  Work closely with select targeted agents and brokers in the territory to develop strong relationships and win in the market.  Develop and execute strategic priorities and objectives for the designated underwriting territory.  Work closely with service partners in claims, risk control and actuary to provide an exceptional service experience for our customers.   With minimal supervision, you will independently contribute to the growth and profitability of the Public Entity group through underwriting, applying analytical skills to inform data-driven decisions, marketing and managing products and services.  Use your ability to identify and pursue opportunities for profitable growth in order to achieve a balanced,...

The AVP, Senior Portfolio TA&A Alternative Solutions SME provides expert support within the Technical Accounting team by managing insurance and reinsurance portfolios, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, claims administration, SoA bookings, cash flow oversight, and contractual data management. This role is pivotal for the SCOR Alternative Solutions/ Non-Traditional Reinsurance portfolio,  Additionally, the position ensures guidance to underwriters in administrative and technical accounting processes. As a subject matter expert, the role involves coaching, training, and supporting portfolio managers. Demonstrating agility and embracing change management are essential to drive the adoption of new tools and process improvements aligned with SCOR’s operational priorities. Manage a portfolio of facultative policies and treaties on Alternative Solution portfolio, ensuring data...

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.  For over three decades, CNA has been a trusted provider of insurance solutions for technology companies of all sizes—from emerging startups to global enterprises—across software, IT services, hardware, media, and telecommunications. Our Global Technology Practice delivers specialized coverage including Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O), Cyber Liability, comprehensive international solutions, to complement our traditional Property & Casualty lines. With deep industry expertise, flexible capabilities, and a collaborative approach, we design innovative insurance programs tailored to the unique needs of each client. CNA remains the carrier of choice for our valued agent and...

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...

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℠. Summary: The Assistant Vice President of Construction Excess Casualty must be a highly-motivated, career-oriented individual who is technically proficient in underwriting casualty business.  Candidate must be able to underwrite large, highly technical risks within the Construction Industry in accordance with Arch Insurance business standards and sound underwriting practices. The AVP of Construction Excess Casualty will manage a book to achieve organization goals via the effective utilization of assigned human and financial resources in the interpretation, implementation, and achievement of these business goals.  Responsibilities: Work independently to underwrite umbrella 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...

The AVP - Commercial Lines Branch Leader is a strategic and dynamic leader responsible for ownership of underwriting execution and distribution management within the branch to drive profitable growth and achievement of profit and premium plans within the territory.  This role is responsible for leading a team of multi-line, multi-industry production underwriters to successfully attract and underwrite middle market business, deploy effective portfolio and account management, and foster agency partnerships. This role works to drive profitable growth, including new business, renewal retention, rate achievement, and exposure basis. This role is highly engaged with agency distribution partners and leads the local middle market branch underwriting team in their territory. Responsibilities: Execution of Corporate Strategy Execution of business plans for achieving established operational plan targets for written premium, loss ratio, renewal retention, pricing, and expense...

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 Claim 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, employees...

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) Underwriting Manager for Medical Stop Loss Insurance is responsible for leading an underwriting team, developing and implementing underwriting strategies, and managing the underwriting process for assigned captive program(s). This includes overseeing the underwriting of new and renewal business, ensuring underwriting guidelines and delegated authority are followed, managing a team of underwriters, and maintaining profitability while controlling risk. The AVP will work closely with senior management, fronting carriers, actuarial, and sales teams to support business goals and drive performance across the medical stop loss portfolio. ESSENTIAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, or other related discipline, and at least eight (8) years of experience in underwriting with 3 years in a leadership/management role within medical stop loss or health insurance industry.   SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:...

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   Develop and underwrite a profitable E&S (non‑admitted) Property portfolio by building and deepening relationships with approved wholesale brokers across the region—including travel, presentations, and product training—while deploying capacity, setting pricing, negotiating terms, and monitoring portfolio performance under the guidance of Regional Property Management. Responsibilities and Accountabilities Under the guidance of Regional Property Management and within the company guidelines, develop a profitable book of business in the E&S Property specialty. Develop and maintain relationships with approved wholesale brokers, including but not...