Excess Casualty Underwriting Specialist

IAT Insurance Group; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,560 - 157,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 PTO Days

7% 401(k) Company Match

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking an Excess Casualty Wholesale Underwriter to join their team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This role involves underwriting profitable business and engaging with wholesale partners to build strong relationships. Candidates should have at least eight years of relevant experience.

The position operates in a hybrid schedule, requiring collaboration in-office Monday through Wednesday, with remote options Thursday and Friday. Compensation ranges from $72,560 to $157,950 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Excess and Surplus required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and produce profitable business within granted authority.
• Maintain agency relationships and develop new ones.
• Provide prompt responses to customers and market our capabilities.

Skills

Loss Development and Analysis

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Agency Management

Math Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant commercial insurance experience (8 years)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Insurance Applications Software

Job description

We are excited to announce that the Excess Casualty Market team within IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for an Excess Casualty Wholesale Underwriter.

Successful candidates will provide the right balance of speed to market coupled with coverage and pricing expertise on excess casualty when working with our wholesale partners.

Priority consideration for individuals with a proven and profitable track record with wholesale brokers building a book of middle‑market accounts (over $40,000) with low frequency and moderate severity exposures. We will consider candidates with significantly more than eight years’ experience.

This position can work from IAT’s Office in the Central US. For the right candidate, other IAT locations, including remote, can be considered for highly qualified candidates. The hybrid schedule reflects our values (thinking and acting like an owner, collaboration, and teamwork) as it requires working from the office with colleagues and other disciplines Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working remotely on Thursday and Friday. Occasional travel is required.

Preferred IAT locations include:

• Naperville, Illinois
• Rolling Meadows, Illinois
• Overland Park, Kansas
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Spring, Texas
• Plano, Texas

Responsibilities

• Underwriting:
  • Underwrite and produce profitable business within the authority granted and consistent with company goals.
  • Maintain agency relationships, develop new relationships and recognise without bias any need to cease a relationship and contribute where possible to the amicable accomplishment, as necessary.
  • Adhere to company underwriting guidelines, processes and tools, an individual grant of authority, and appropriate regulatory and compliance requirements in the risk analysis and underwriting decision‑making process.
  • Examine information such as insurance applications, websites, inspection reports, loss information, financial data and third‑party data in evaluating and making appropriate risk/reward decisions.
• Communication:
  • Effectively express information and ideas clearly through spoken, written and electronic means.
  • Demonstrate and effectively communicate an understanding of products and services.
• Customer Service:
  • Provide prompt & courteous responses to both internal & external customers.
  • Actively engage with distribution to market our capabilities, benefits, and features, and identify new opportunities.
  • Focus on goals.
  • Effectively leverage metrics and data to improve territory performance.
  • Understand market/industry issues, trends, and competitors.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of relevant experience or the equivalent.
• Equivalents experience is considered twelve years of relevant commercial insurance experience.
• Knowledge of Excess and Surplus is required.
• Ability to appropriately apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts to achieve optimal pricing of risk.
• Ability to creatively utilize coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance on individual risks to achieve company objectives.
• Agency Management is a must.
• Requires strong math aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of various computer programs, internet‑based programs, and PC literacy in the use of spreadsheets.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred To Have

• Wholesale surplus lines experience.
• CPCU, ARM, or AU industry designations.
• INS21, 22, and 23 or equivalent is a plus.
• Eight or more years of experience in commercial Insurance.

Compensation

The annual gross salary range associated with this role is $72,560 - $157,950. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance‑based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit‑sharing opportunities, and more.

To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance‑based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and participate in E‑Verify.