Excess Casualty Underwriter: Growth & Strategy

IFG Companies; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG Companies is seeking an Underwriting Specialist for Excess Casualty in a hybrid Chicago office. The role focuses on risk assessment, pricing and disciplined underwriting to grow a profitable book and support sales execution.

Responsibilities include strategy development, agency relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration with actuarial and product teams to ensure market relevance and financial soundness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or related field required.
• At least 10 years of underwriting experience in commercial general liability.
• Established wholesale producer contacts and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to underwriting strategies including pricing models and tools for a defined portfolio.
• Monitor performance metrics, data and actionable insights.
• Provide technical underwriting expertise and resolve problems using established policies.
• Travel up to 25% to visit agencies and brokers.
• Develop agency sales plans and partner with Regional Manager for growth.
• Collaborate with actuarial, product development, claims and operations teams.

Skills

Excess Casualty underwriting

Underwriting principles

Data interpretation

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance or related field

Job description

IFG Companies is seeking an Underwriting Specialist for Excess Casualty in a hybrid Chicago office. The role focuses on risk assessment, pricing and disciplined underwriting to grow a profitable book and support sales execution.

Responsibilities include strategy development, agency relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration with actuarial and product teams to ensure market relevance and financial soundness.