Senior Underwriter


Chicago
Permanent
USD95000 - USD115000
Insurance and Actuarial Science
PR/540240_1743631523
Senior Underwriter

Are you an experienced underwriter eager to make a significant impact in the insurance industry? We are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our team and drive growth in the Primary Casualty sector!

This role can be based out of Dallas, Houston, Chicago, or Atlanta.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal business, focusing on identifying risks and exposures.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to brokers and clients, mentoring junior underwriters and helping them build their broker networks.
  • Expand your broker network to generate new business, representing the company at meetings and events, and forging new relationships in the market.
  • Work collaboratively with various internal teams, including distribution, actuary, claims, loss control, premium audit, credit, and legal, to maintain a profitable portfolio of primary accounts.
  • Underwrite and price loss sensitive and guaranteed cost business for Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Commercial Auto Liability.

Requirements:

  • At least five years of experience in underwriting Primary Casualty business.
  • Proven expertise in both Guaranteed Cost and Loss Sensitive underwriting.
  • Strong relationships with brokers handling Primary Casualty and Upper Middle Market business.
  • In-depth knowledge of Middle Market Casualty lines, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Liability.
  • Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Customer-focused and sales-oriented mindset: motivated, proactive, and accountable.
  • Interest in mentoring and training junior colleagues.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package focused on health, wellbeing, and financial security.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

If you are ready to embrace new challenges and make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of the insurance industry.

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