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.
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warrenville, IL
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warrenville, IL
- 1 day ago
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. AFSB certification preferred....
Minimum of 2-5 years' experience underwriting CRE loan requests. Formal credit training is a plus....
Head of Excess Casualty Major Accounts
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 3 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 3 days ago
Qualifications Knowledge of commercial property & casualty products; insurance operations; finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; reinsurance; account management; underwriting; producer...
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warrenville, IL
- 3 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warrenville, IL
- 3 days ago
Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $45000.00 - $83000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills...
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions....
Private Equity Underwriter, Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)
- Chicago, IL
- 12 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 12 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....
Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - Central
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 12 days ago
We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a: Strategic Account Manager : As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable book of Property and Casualty insurance by...
Remote Work
TO BECOME A WORK-AT-HOME VINTAGE EXPERT, WE REQUIRE 25 years of full-time work experience 10 most recent years of Commercial Lines Property & Casualty insurance experience BENEFITS OF BECOMING A WAHVE...
Remote WorkSenior Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction
- Chicago, IL
- 22 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 22 days ago
Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...
Construction Excess Casualty Wrap Underwriter (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....
The Underwriter contributes to the recommendations as it relates to the structure of a loan request, as well as identification of broader banking and relationship opportunities throughout the underwriting...
Underwriting Assistant - Multinational Casualty Chicago, IL I USA As an Underwriting Assistant you will support the Underwriting team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts...
Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....
Underwriting Assistant - Large Accounts - Workers' Compensation
- Springfield, IL
- 4 hours ago
- Springfield, IL
- 4 hours ago
Builds and fosters internal and external relationships in order to provide a superior underwriting product and customer service experience....
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.
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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
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Property Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Employee Benefits
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Analytical Skills
- Finance
- Decision Making
- High School Diploma
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Written Communication
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Presentation
- Coaching
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Filing
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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