7 underwriter ii jobs found in Chicago, IL

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 Evaluate (selection and pricing) and maintain (control) risk acceptability and profitability within the company’s underwriting guidelines and procedures for professional liability with a focus on Lawyer Professional Liability. Manage, maintain and develop good wholesale and...

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...

The Underwriter II will evaluate new and renewal risks to ensure proper risk selection, pricing and terms for policies generated in assigned territory. This position will work within the established strategy and delegated authority to generate a profitable portfolio. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Risk evaluation . Evaluate submissions to determine acceptability of risks in accordance with company guidelines and standards.  Determine proper coverage, pricing, limits and terms based on exposure. Guideline adherence . Understand and follow the applicable underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures to maintain consistency and adherence to industry regulations.  Operate within assigned letter of underwriting authority. External communication .  Interact with customers, agents, and brokers to gather necessary information and to clarify underwriting requirements.  Negotiate policy terms.  Participate in stewardship meetings. Data analysis . Utilize...

This role can be located in either our Chicago, IL office or our Cleveland, OH office. Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property This role will be an ideal next step in your career if you already have some relevant experience in insurance – or this could be your entry into underwriting if you have transferable skills. 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 role will focus on underwriting new and renewal business to help drive the profitable growth of our Retail Property line. You will be responsible for assessing the desirability of risk through regular contact with brokers, close co-ordination with AIG subject matter...

SUMMARY:  Primarily responsible for the following:  Authority to evaluate which submitted vendor physical and phone audits and decide which require further analysis; approval, completion and processing mail audits; processing adjustments, and reviewing phone and physical audits requiring further review in a multi-functional business unit.  Provides direct customer service via phone, fax, and e-mail to internal and external customers including, but not limited to; Business Development Consultants and Service Center representatives, Finance, and other Premium Audit staff, as well as agents, attorneys, NCCI / regulatory bureaus, and policyholders. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: •   Actively engages in the identification of solutions for multiple or cross-functional business areas.  Has an understanding of the direction of the overall industry and evaluates the related impact. •   Evaluate and decide in a timely manner which vendor audits submitted require further review and provide...

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.    **Candidates that exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.** **This position can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in Illinois.** Essential Functions: Selects, grows, and maintains a profitable book of business for assigned territory within underwriting authority. Evaluates complex accounts, such as different business operations, multiple lines of business or special pricing requirements, for risk selection and pricing purposes. Analyzes exposure, company and branch risk appetite, account premium and loss history, financial data, line(s) of business, price guidance,...

An exciting opportunity exists to join the ProAssurance family of companies! Our mission is powerful and simple: We protect others. Choosing a place to apply your talents is an important decision for anyone. You have plenty of options. Why choose ProAssurance? At ProAssurance, we sell a pledge, and that pledge is delivered by our team members. We are seeking individuals who value integrity, leadership, relationships, and enthusiasm—and want to build their career with a great company where they can be their authentic self and feel valued, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. ProAssurance specializes in healthcare professional liability, products liability for medical technology and life sciences, legal professional liability, and workers' compensation insurance. We are an industry-leading specialty insurer, with job opportunities in much of the contiguous United States. This position supports our workers' compensation line of business, Eastern...