Senior Primary/Excess Casualty Underwriter - Chicago
Chicago, IL 60601
$150,000 to $200,000
About the role:
Are you a seasoned Primary or Excess Casualty Underwriter ready to take on a high-impact role where your technical expertise, producer relationships, and strategic mindset can truly shine? A leading specialty insurance organization is seeking a Senior Underwriter for both Primary Casualty & Excess Casualty units to drive profitable growth and strengthen broker partnerships across key territories. You’ll lead the underwriting of complex commercial casualty accounts while managing a profitable book of business. You’ll partner closely with wholesale brokers, leverage advanced underwriting analytics, and apply sound judgment to deliver creative, competitive solutions.
Duties and responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale producers to drive quality submission flow. Evaluate, select, and price new and renewal business using advanced analytics, loss history, and third-party data tools. Structure coverage and terms in alignment with corporate underwriting guidelines and appetite. Monitor portfolio performance to ensure profitability and diversification.
Experience:
8–10+ years of commercial primary casualty or excess casualty underwriting experience. Deep technical knowledge of casualty lines, classifications, pricing, and coverage structures. Proven success managing a profitable portfolio within the wholesale distribution channel. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decisions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Compensation:
$150,000 to $200,000. Bonus. Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care, paid parental leave, vacation and other paid time off.
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Senior Primary/Excess Casualty Underwriter - Chicago
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