Underwriting Jobs in Illinois
An Underwriter in the insurance industry is responsible for assessing risk and eligibility of potential clients. They play a key role by examining insurance applications and determining whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. Insurance underwriters use software to help analyze information and make decisions. They are essentially the ones who decide if an insurance company should take on a potential policyholder and how much premium to charge for taking on risk. This decision is made based on the potential client's risk profile, which is evaluated using technical data and statistical models.
Important skills for an insurance Underwriter include analytical skills, decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and good judgment. They must be able to process complex information and make sound decisions. To increase their competency and credibility in the industry, Underwriters can pursue professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (ACU), or Associate in Personal Insurance (API). Prior to becoming an underwriter, individuals may have roles such as Insurance Agent, Claims Adjuster, or Risk Analyst. These roles provide valuable exposure and experience in the field of insurance which can be helpful in understanding the fundamentals of risk evaluation.
Executive Underwriter, Middle Markets Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 2 days ago
If you're a talented commercial insurance underwriter with construction expertise, confidence, and a deal-oriented mindset, this is an excellent opportunity for you....
Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Technology
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 4 days ago
A related bachelor's degree; seven to ten years of relevant experience preferred; CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred....
Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions and nuanced approaches to the rapidly evolving mobility landscape....
Underwriting Officer, Multi-Buyer Trade Credit
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 8 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 8 days ago
Beyond underwriting production responsibilities supported by higher level underwriting authority, the MBTC Underwriting Officer utilizes skills and experience to support and mentor team members and...
Executive Underwriter, Loss Sensitive - Large Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 8 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 8 days ago
Solve complex problems Establish and build healthy working relationships exceeds in mentoring relationships, and negotiate as normally acquired Bachelor's degree CPCU or CRIS professional insurance...
Chief Underwriter, North America Middle Market
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 12 days ago
Product, pricing & underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines. Manages underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability....
Executive Underwriter, Ironshore Environmental Wholesale Distribution
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 13 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 13 days ago
They contribute to maintaining a profitable, diversified book of business through effective underwriting decision making, mutually beneficial agent/brokers relationships, and application of underwriting...
Private Equity Underwriter, Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)
- Chicago, IL
- 30+ days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 30+ days ago
Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....
skill and coverage knowledge; ability to make underwriting decisions on POS and CPP accounts up to $50,000 premium size....
More specifically, partnered with our home office and regional underwriting teams, this role will underwrite Controlled Master Programs (CMPs), manage the placement of compliant locally admitted policies...
rate/fee, accounting balance development and communicating underwriting policy....
Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilize all systems in place, including automated underwriting to underwrite files in a timely manner Underwrite conventional, portfolio loans, and FHA/VA loans...
In depth experience of working in an underwriting environment within a specialised/complex underwriting area....
Summary of Position: The Underwriting Manager will oversee the underwriting and decisioning of loan requests from our Retail, Loan Center, and Mortgage channels....
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Underwritings in Illinois offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Commercial Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Personal Lines
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Professional Liability
- Umbrella Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Loss Control
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Mortgage Underwriting
- Employee Benefits
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Workers' Compensation
- Appraisal
- File Management
- Goal Oriented
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Risk Management
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Finance
- Decision Making
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Presentation
- Written Communication
- Mentoring
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Flexibility
- Documentation
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Filing
- Policy Development
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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