Hybrid Windstorm Risk Associate Underwriter

Howden Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the Windstorm Risk division.

You will support underwriting activities, assist with account quoting and binding, and provide quality customer service through the underwriting life cycle. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field, 0–1 year underwriting experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field.
• 0–1 year underwriting or insurance experience.
• Foundational knowledge of insurance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Self-motivated and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and general business understanding.
• Travel up to 10% with an Underwriter to shadow and participate in interactions between Underwriters and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters.
• Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market.
• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account.
• Generate, edit, and send out correspondences on behalf of the Underwriters (e.g., declination letters, quote follow ups).
• Attend weekly underwriting meetings and learn market dynamics and product differences.
• Build relationships with producers and assist in achieving premium goals.
• Support team during peak periods to ensure business continuity.
• Assist Underwriters with inspection review and post-inspection changes as necessary.

Skills

Underwriting basics

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field

Job description

DUAL North America, Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the Windstorm Risk division.

You will support underwriting activities, assist with account quoting and binding, and provide quality customer service through the underwriting life cycle. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field, 0–1 year underwriting experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.