Environmental Liability Executive Underwriter

HDI Global Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Medical

Job summary

HDI Global Insurance Company in Chicago, IL seeks an Environmental Liability Executive Underwriter to lead strategy and underwrite profitable accounts for the Environmental Liability team in the United States.

The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, collaboration with brokers and internal teams, and the ability to develop products and markets. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits reflect the position's scope and impact.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation and people skills are required.
• Strong financial analysis background.
• Create and maintain broker relationships nationwide.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with an attitude to win profitable accounts.

Responsibilities

• Work with Environmental Liability Team Lead to develop and implement environmental strategy for the United States.
• Underwrite and manage a profitable book of business.
• Utilize underwriter authority per framework and guidelines.
• Manage select wholesale and retail broker relationships to meet objectives.
• Market with other divisions to generate cross-sell opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to Environmental Team Lead.
• Collaborate on hiring requisitions for Environmental Liability.
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives as needed.
• Develop and update products for the Environmental Liability Division.

Skills

Presentation skills

People skills

Financial analysis

Broker relationships

MS Office

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Marketing ability

Self-starter

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Liability Executive Underwriter

Who We Are

HDI Global Insurance Companyis a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, which manages the industrial lines division of the Talanx Group. Our broad and flexible portfolio of products and services combined with our international network of local insurers in more than 150 countries, provide us the ability to offer a wide range of domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S. based multinational companies.

With Xcelerate29, HDI is shaping its future by becoming aTrusted Global Player, achievingNext-level Excellence, and building aForward-thinking Organisation. This direction helps HDI Global lead the profitable growth game as a globally connected business, raise the bar every day through stronger underwriting, claims, and investment performance, and win tomorrow by starting today with a lean, fast, resilient, and future-ready organisation. Together, these priorities support profitable growth, sustainable profitability, global consistency, digital transformation, AI acceleration, smart cost leadership, and stronger collaboration across teams and markets. They also reflect our focus on being a workplace of choice by building a future-ready workforce where people learn, grow, adapt to technology change, and contribute to long‑term success.

The Executive Underwriter will actively contribute to the implementation of the environmental liability strategy for the United States. The Executive Underwriter will also underwrite profitable accounts for the Environmental Liability team. This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset and strong desire to achieve profitable underwriting results.

Essential functions:

• Work in collaboration with Environmental Liability Team Lead to develop and implement environmental strategy for the United States.
• Produce, underwrite and manage a profitable book of business.
• Utilize underwriter authority in accordance with framework and underwriter guidelines.
• Manage select wholesale and retail broker relationships to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Market with other divisions to generate cross-sell business.
• Strong knowledge of marketplace conditions.
• Make strategic recommendations to Environmental Team Lead.
• Collaborate with Environmental Liability lead for hiring requisitions.
• Participate in special projects and department initiatives at the request of Casualty Manager or Environmental Liability Lead.
• Continue to develop and update products for the Environmental Liability Division.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong presentation and people skills.
• Strong financial analysis background.
• Create and maintain broker relationships nationwide with the ability to build relationships in new markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal communication skills, and strong marketing abilities.
• Self Starter with an attitude to win profitable accounts.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $160,000-$200,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including experience, education, and location.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Telemedicine, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Group and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Transit and Parking benefits.

Additional Information

HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Recruitment Agencies: All resumes submitted without prior HR authorization will be considered unsolicited.

HDI Global Insurance Company participates in E-Verify.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen. Testing will be conducted in compliance with applicable state and local laws.