Entry-Level Underwriter Trainee — Growth & Training

Allied World; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Allied World is seeking an Underwriter Trainee in Chicago. This entry-level role focuses on learning underwriting skills, account management, and broker communications. It offers extensive training, with exposure to new business submissions, policy renewals, and midterm activity management to support seasoned underwriters.

In this role you'll gain knowledge through formal courses and mentoring, preparing you for long-term growth within Allied World’s underwriting organization near Chicago.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• 0–3 years of underwriting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and broker visits within the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform account analysis according to Allied World guidelines.
• Develop account pricing, structure, and make recommendations.
• Perform and document referrals.
• Prepare quotes, binders, underwriting worksheets within guidelines.
• Maintain files in an orderly manner per company guidelines.
• Attend client meetings, lunches, dinners, and other outings as applicable.
• Market to brokers within assigned region and participate in production meetings.
• Collaborate with legal for manuscript wording analysis as needed.
• Interact with senior management on referral items.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

University / Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Allied World is seeking an Underwriter Trainee in Chicago. This entry-level role focuses on learning underwriting skills, account management, and broker communications. It offers extensive training, with exposure to new business submissions, policy renewals, and midterm activity management to support seasoned underwriters.

In this role you'll gain knowledge through formal courses and mentoring, preparing you for long-term growth within Allied World’s underwriting organization near Chicago.