Global Engineering Lines Underwriter – AI-Driven Growth

HDI Global SE; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

HDI Global Insurance Company in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Engineering Lines Executive Underwriter to strengthen our underwriting team. This role focuses on profitable portfolio development across engineering lines—driven by technical expertise, disciplined underwriting, and strategic client engagement.

You will underwrite Engineering Lines and Builders Risk with delegated authority, negotiate terms, build broker and client relationships, and mentor junior peers while contributing to

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Engineering Lines and Builders Risk underwriting.
• Deep expertise in CAR/EAR projects, CPE/CPM, DSU, and MBRs.
• Proven ability to analyze complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, ideally with a network in Central US.
• Experience with large industrial clients and multinational programs highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Engineering Lines and Builders Risk (CAR/EAR, Electronic Equipment, CPM/CPE, Machinery Breakdown, ALOP/DSU) within delegated authority.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to ensure sustainable profitability.
• Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships; represent the company at meetings and industry events.
• Identify new business opportunities and support growth strategies.
• Manage and monitor portfolio performance, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, pricing tools, and governance standards.
• Work collaboratively in a global team.
• Mentor junior underwriters and contribute to product development and market strategies

Skills

Engineering underwriting

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Mentoring

Client engagement

Global teamwork

Job description

HDI Global Insurance Company in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Engineering Lines Executive Underwriter to strengthen our underwriting team. This role focuses on profitable portfolio development across engineering lines—driven by technical expertise, disciplined underwriting, and strategic client engagement.

You will underwrite Engineering Lines and Builders Risk with delegated authority, negotiate terms, build broker and client relationships, and mentor junior peers while contributing to