Talent.com
Underwriter
UnderwriterW.R. Berkley • Chicago, IL, US
Underwriter

Underwriter

W.R. Berkley • Chicago, IL, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Underwriter I Lawyers Professional Liability

The Underwriter I Lawyers Professional Liability role is designed for professionals with foundational experience in underwriting, particularly within the Errors & Omissions (E&O) space. This position focuses on evaluating and managing risk for Lawyers Professional Liability accounts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to grow within a dynamic underwriting team. This role offers the opportunity to build key broker relationships and contribute to the expansion of our business portfolio.

Underwriting

  • Review and analysis of new and renewal submissions, including claims history, financials, and coverage needs.
  • Help determine territory and pricing strategies in collaboration with other LPL underwriters.
  • Prepare and issue indications, quotes, binders, and policy documents with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Monitor upcoming renewals and ensure timely communication with brokers.

Account Management

  • Adherence to pricing initiatives, rate plan and rate strategy.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Underwriting Guidelines.
  • Measured success based on written premium and retention.
  • Broker Relationship Management

  • Support broker communications by timely gathering required information and responding to inquiries.
  • Maintain accurate broker contact logs, reports, and activity records in underwriting system.
  • Communicate expectations to brokers and work with Customer Relationship Management tools and systems.
  • Travel to visit producers within defined territories based on relationships.
  • Pre-Underwriting & Operational Tasks

  • Gather third-party reports, prior claim history, and other underwriting data for renewal accounts.
  • Assist in identifying accounts requiring non-renewal or changes in terms.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of underwriting documentation and system entries.
  • Training & Development

  • Participate in structured training programs and on-the-job learning to build underwriting expertise.
  • Collaborate with senior underwriters and cross-functional teams on special projects and process improvements.
  • Attend industry education events.
  • Other

  • Special projects or reports as determined by need.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field).
  • Insurance designations, such as an RPLU, are a plus.
  • Prior experience in Errors & Omissions insurance or professional liability underwriting.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Motivated by a competitive, results-driven environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Customer-focused, collaborative, and eager to grow professionally.
  • Additional Company Details

    The position is based in Chicago; in-office four days per week. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role includes : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. Base Salary Range : $72,000 - 88,000. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program. We also offer : Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts. Clear career development pathways within a growing underwriting team. Inclusive and collaborative office culture in downtown Chicago. Competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

    Sponsorship Details

    Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Underwriter • Chicago, IL, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Group Underwriter

    Group Underwriter

    Chubb • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Focus on the core content of the job post, removing all extra metadata, navigation mentions, and redundant headers.Keep the content beautiful and high signal to noise ratio.serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter

    Underwriter

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Group • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Our Financial Lines Underwriting Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and sales skills to fill an Underwriting opportunity on our Commercial D&O team in Chicago to f...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Programs Underwriter

    Programs Underwriter

    HDI Global SE • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    About HDI Global Insurance Company.HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. As a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, we manage t...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Commercial Underwriter

    Commercial Underwriter

    Old National Bancorp • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834.With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve.As a trusted part...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Underwriter, Garage

    Senior Underwriter, Garage

    Argonaut Management Services, Inc • Chicago, IL, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Argo Group International Holdings, Inc.American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc. Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd.BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter

    Underwriter

    Renasant Bank • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Employer : Republic Business Credit, a subsidiary of Renasant Bank.This position serves Republic Business Credit which is a subsidiary of Renasant Bank. The Underwriter will conduct activities to ass...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter

    Underwriter

    TradeJobsWorkForce • 60546 Riverside, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Underwriter Job Duties : Analyze financial data related to loan requests.Evaluate loan...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Underwriter Technical Property

    Senior Underwriter Technical Property

    Starrcompanies • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginabl...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter, Financial Institutions

    Underwriter, Financial Institutions

    Chubb • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Focus on the core content of the job post, removing all extra metadata, navigation mentions, and redundant headers.Keep the formatting beautiful and high signal to noise ratio.serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter, Multinational

    Underwriter, Multinational

    Chubb • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Focus on the core content of the job post, removing all extra metadata, navigation mentions, and redundant headers.Keep the formatting beautiful and high signal to noise ratio.serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry

    Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Group • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Senior Underwriter For Middle Market Multi-Industry.The Senior Underwriter for Middle Market Multi-Industry underwrites policies within underwriting authority, with limited guidance from leadership...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Underwriter - Alliance

    Senior Underwriter - Alliance

    PURE Insurance • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The Alliance Senior Underwriter position will be responsible for underwriting partnerships in our nontraditional broker distribution channel. Today, this channel primarily includes Fortune 100 Natio...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate Underwriter, Programs

    Associate Underwriter, Programs

    HDI Global SE • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    About HDI Global Insurance Company.HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. As a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, we manage t...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter, Hiscox Underwriting Center

    Underwriter, Hiscox Underwriting Center

    Hiscox • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Underwriter - Hiscox Underwriting Center.When you visit somewhere and see a picture hanging on the wall that's a little out of whack do you find yourself leveling it? And do you look for a tool, m...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter, E&S Property

    Underwriter, E&S Property

    Ryan Specialty • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Join Our Team of Forward-Thinking Underwriters!.Are you a recent RMI graduate or an industry professional ready to take the next step in your underwriting career? Velocity is looking for driven, co...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter III

    Underwriter III

    Argonaut Management Services, Inc • Chicago, IL, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Argo Group International Holdings, Inc.American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc. Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd.BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Underwriter

    Underwriter

    Chubb • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Focus on the core content of the job post, removing all extra metadata, navigation mentions, and redundant headers.Keep the formatting beautiful and high signal to noise ratio.serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Group Underwriter, Sr

    Group Underwriter, Sr

    Chubb • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Focus on the core content of the job post, removing all extra metadata and navigation elements.Only print the job title and job description, ensuring a high signal to noise ratio for a beautiful an...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Underwriter - Middle Market Solutions

    Senior Underwriter - Middle Market Solutions

    Crum & Forster • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Senior / Executive Middle Market Underwriter - remote in Chicago area, but must be able to market throughout Chicagoland. Senior / Executive Middle Market Underwriter The Midwest Middle Market Solutions...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Lead Commercial Underwriter

    Lead Commercial Underwriter

    Alliant Credit Union • Chicago, IL, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +2
    In this hybrid role, you will analyze both investor-owned and owner-occupied commercial properties across asset types.Responsible to author detailed new loan opportunity memorandums, performing ann...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted