Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines Insurance

Amwins; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Underwriter in Downers Grove. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment where your contributions matter. You'll leverage your insurance experience while working with a dedicated team to review submissions, prepare quotes, and assist in various accounting procedures. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to diversity, this innovative firm ensures that your growth and career advancement opportunities are abundant. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that values teamwork and success, making every day rewarding and enjoyable.

Benefits

Paternal Leave

Adoption Assistance

Travel Reimbursement for Healthcare

Retail Discount Program

Scholarships for Dependents

Generous Paid Time Off

Company Holiday Schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insurance experience, preferably in Commercial Lines.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review submission information for new or renewal quotes.
• Assist in accounting procedures like invoicing and data entry.

Skills

Insurance Experience

Communication Skills

Organization

Customer Service

Microsoft 365 Proficiency

Excel Spreadsheets

Education

Property and Casualty License

Tools

Internet-based Systems

Job description

Location: 1400 Opus Place, Suite 800

Downers Grove, IL

Job Id: 5412

# of Openings: 1

At Amwins, we succeed together — and have a good time doing it.

We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on collaboration, not cutthroat competition. Our teams work together to help each other succeed, and we do right by our clients so they can do right by theirs.

First and foremost, we invest in our employees. That investment shows in everything we do; education and development programs, comprehensive and competitive benefits, and an organizational structure that's 43% owned by employee shareholders.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to volunteer within Amwins through a wide range of committees and in your community through the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service.

Working at Amwins means you love what you do, how you do it and, ultimately, who you do it with. Whether it's today or 150 years from now, we continue to invest in our culture and your development so opportunities for growth and career advancement are never in short supply.

At Amwins, we win together — and have a good time doing it.

Join our Amwins Access team in Downers Grove, IL as an Associate Underwriter!

This is a full-time, in-office position in Downers Grove with a hybrid schedule once training is completed.

We are looking for people with:

• 2 or more years of prior insurance experience
  • Commercial Lines experience preferred
• Property and Casualty License
• Exceptional communication skills, organization, professionalism, and customer-service mentality
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365 proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets

Each Associate Underwriter provides vital team functions:

• Review submission information required to issue new or renewal quotes
• Rating and preparation of new or renewal quotes as directed by Underwriter
• Review and handling of inspection recommendations and discrepancies
• Monitor various reports for consistency
• Potential for policy issuance and endorsement processing, including audits
• Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing
• Data entry into multiple internet-based systems

Snapshot of what Amwins provides to our team members:

• Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
• Most benefits available first day of employment
• Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
• Collaborative, continuing education-focused work environment

Pursuant to Illinois regulation, the compensation range for this position is $58,700 to $70,000 and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.