Environmental Underwriter: Build Profitable Portfolios

Allied World Assurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k match

Group Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Allied World Assurance Company is seeking an Underwriter to support a book of business, drive profitability, and grow the portfolio through broker and client relationships in the US. The role involves evaluating submissions, pricing, and ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines.

The position offers opportunities to develop across Allied World’s nationwide offices, including Chicago, with a focus on environmental lines and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to establish relationships with brokers/markets/companies.
• Develop track record of producing and maintaining reinsurance accounts.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and 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 work outside normal hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Execute the business plan for the development of an Environmental portfolio.
• Prioritize submissions to identify accounts with greatest profit potential.
• Evaluate terms and structures to hit profitability targets.
• Attend client/broker meetings and industry events.
• Develop Broker Distribution platform.
• Expand existing portfolio through relationships and new clients.
• Monitor cash-flow of bound contracts throughout their term.

Skills

Negotiation skills

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Quantitative skills

Relationship building

Education

4 year college degree

Job description

Allied World Assurance Company is seeking an Underwriter to support a book of business, drive profitability, and grow the portfolio through broker and client relationships in the US. The role involves evaluating submissions, pricing, and ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines.

The position offers opportunities to develop across Allied World’s nationwide offices, including Chicago, with a focus on environmental lines and cross-functional collaboration.