Top 14 Entry level underwriter Jobs in Illinois

Associate Underwriter E&S Property
Howden Group Holdings —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Underwriting Assistant
Old Republic Professional —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Associate Underwriter Windstorm Risk
Howden Group Holdings —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Underwriting Assistant
Valley National Bank —Chicago, IL
- $16.50 - $25.58 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Associate Underwriter - Miscellaneous Surety
RLI Corp —Peoria, IL
- $23.97 - $33.62 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
8d
Case Underwriter I
Trustmark Services Company —Lake Forest, IL
- $28.40 - $41.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Underwriter
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $300,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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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
7d
Personal Lines Internal Underwriter
Troxell —Springfield, IL
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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8d
MRSGM NA Underwriting Assistant Surety TEMP
Roanoke Insurance Group Inc —Schaumburg, IL
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- Finance
Insurance Account Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
Peter Grande - State Farm Agent —Harwood Heights, IL
- $40,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Private Company Underwriter - Management Liability
Great American Insurance Company —Schaumburg, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Crop Associate Underwriter (Peoria, IL)
Great American Insurance Company —Peoria, IL
- $40,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Quick Apply
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Associate Underwriter E&S Property

Howden Group Holdings -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $75,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Unlimited paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Customer communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Risk assessment
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.

The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a

Associate Underwriter E&S Property

Classification: Exempt/Full-Time
Reports to: Underwriter, E&S Property or above
Travel: 0-10%
Salary: $65,000.00-75,000.00

Location: Chicago, IL, Hybrid

Role overview

DUAL North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the E&S Property division.

At DUAL, Associate Underwriters play a key supportive role through the risk underwriting process and expansion of broker relationships. In this role, you will assist with account quoting and binding, prepare and distribute various types of communications, and provide quality customer service through the underwriting life cycle.

Supporting a team of underwriters within the E&S Property division, you will support underwriters managing non-standard and complex risks. Your responsibilities include coordinating submission reviews, assisting with risk analysis, and supporting brokers to place hard-to-place business efficiently.

Role responsibilities

Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters
Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market
Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account
Generate, edit, and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders
Demonstrate basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics
Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences (attend weekly underwriting meetings if applicable, ask questions) – need to understand what business is selling (understanding why deals are lost and adjusting accordingly)
Provide customer service and underwriting support to help achieve new and renewal premium goals
Build relationships with producers with supervision from more senior underwriters
Fill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailable
Assist Underwriters as requested
Complete other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned

Underwriting Authority:

Working towards Underwriting Authority, but does not have it yet
Quote issuance as approved by senior underwriter
Binder issuance as approved by senior underwriter
Policy Issuance review
Conduct inspection review and analysis resulting in appropriate issue identification, and process post inspection changes as necessary

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or a related field preferred
0–1 year underwriter or insurance experience
Foundational knowledge of insurance principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Complete assigned tasks correctly, on time and able to learn quickly
Self-motivated and demonstrating attention to detail
Be able to work independently for extended periods
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as general business understanding
Travel up to 10% with an underwriter to shadow and participate in interactions between Underwriters and brokers
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment
If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team

What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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