Top 29 Underwriting entry level Jobs in Chicago, Il

Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter, Umbrella Excess Casualty
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. —Chicago, IL
- $83,400 - $180,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
Underwriting Services Associate
HDI Global Insurance Company —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Underwriting Trainee
IFG Companies —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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9d
Underwriting Assistant
Resilience —Chicago, IL
- $48,000 - $66,000 a year
- Google Workspace
- Salesforce
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
3d
Underwriting Assistant
Valley National Bank —Chicago, IL
- $16.50 - $25.58 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Junior Underwriter
CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS LLC —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- Databases
- Profit sharing
- Commuter assistance
3d
Cyber Associate Underwriter
HDI Global Insurance Company —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Underwriting Assistant, Custom Property - Hybrid
Crum & Forster —Chicago, IL
- $43,900 - $64,400 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Credit Analyst – Underwriting & Portfolio Management – Sponsor, Growth & Middle-Market
MUFG —Chicago, IL
- $89,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
10d
Underwriter I, Retail Property
Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $62,000 - $82,500 a year
- Email
- Sales
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
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ABL Associate
Fifth Third Bank —Chicago, IL
- $71,100 - $145,900 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
2d
Associate Broker, Professional Services Group
Aon Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Business development
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Analyst, Global Markets Corporate Banking
BMO Financial Group —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Broker Associate Casualty
Howden Group Holdings —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
2d
Loan Processing Associate I
Windsor Advantage —City of Chicago, IL
- $40,000 - $60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Licensed Personal Lines Customer Service Representative (P&C)
Ari Walsh —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- In-person
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
21h
Analyst (or Associate) - Direct Lending
Golub Capital —Chicago, IL
- $185,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Office
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Inside Broker
Ryan Specialty —Chicago, IL
- $78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Associate Client Executive
Allied Benefit Systems —Chicago, IL
- $72,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Business Development Executive
Lendr —Chicago, IL
- $40,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
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Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter, Umbrella Excess Casualty

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$83,400 - $180,500 a year

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Customer communication
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Zurich is seeking an Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter, Umbrella Excess Casualty for our National Accounts Large Property Underwriting team in our Chicago office. While this position will be based out of a Zurich office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week.

As an Umbrella Excess Casualty Underwriter at Zurich you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market facing presence. Experience with underwriting P&C lines is preferred.

This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Our Umbrella Excess Casualty Underwriters are responsible for:

Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within specified time frame.
Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.

Basic Qualifications: Underwriting Specialist

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND
Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience with Microsoft Office

OR

Basic Qualifications - Executive Underwriter:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in commercial underwriting or brokerage or market facing area
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
OR
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree
CPCU
Advanced knowledge of Umbrella/Excess Casualty product lines
Knowledge of Primary Casualty and loss sensitive accounts
Strong broker/customer relationships
Excellent communication skills
Excellent skills in relationship building
Strong presentation skills
Results oriented

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The combined salary range for this position is $83,400.00 - $180,500.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $83,400.00 - $136,500.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $110,200.00 - $180,500.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Chicago
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-BN1 LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID

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underwriting entry level jobs in chicago, il

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