Associate Underwriter, Upper Middle Market Property Hybrid

TigerRisk Partners, LLC.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the Upper Middle Market Property division in a hybrid Chicago, IL setting. The role supports underwriters through data collection, quoting, editing communications, and handling underwriting life cycle tasks while expanding broker relationships.

The ideal candidate has 0–1 year of underwriting or insurance experience, strong communication skills, and a drive to learn market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business or related field preferred.
• 0–1 year underwriter or insurance experience.
• Foundational knowledge of insurance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters.
• Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market.
• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account.
• Generate, edit, and send out correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and reminders.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of underwriting principles and risk factors.
• Attend weekly underwriting meetings and learn market dynamics.
• Build relationships with wholesale property producers with supervision from more senior underwriters.
• Assist Underwriters as requested.
• Complete related clerical and administrative duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Independent work

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

DUAL North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the Upper Middle Market Property division in a hybrid Chicago, IL setting. The role supports underwriters through data collection, quoting, editing communications, and handling underwriting life cycle tasks while expanding broker relationships.

The ideal candidate has 0–1 year of underwriting or insurance experience, strong communication skills, and a drive to learn market dynamics.