Nonprofit Underwriting Specialist

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Bonus potential

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced Nonprofit Underwriting Specialist. This fully remote role requires the ability to manage a diverse nonprofit portfolio and collaborate with agents, risk control, claims, and underwriting operations to drive profitable growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial underwriting, proven success with nonprofit, human services, or mission-focused entities, and strong communication skills. CPCU designation is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience.
• Experience underwriting nonprofit, human services, educational, community or mission-focused entities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general liability, property, auto, workers' comp, umbrella and related lines.
• Ability to evaluate complex risks and make independent underwriting decisions.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• CPCU or other industry designations are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within a specialized nonprofit portfolio.
• Analyze exposures, financials, loss history, operations, and risk characteristics.
• Develop pricing, terms, and coverage structures for profitable growth.
• Manage a book of business with strong retention and performance.
• Collaborate with agents/brokers to identify opportunities and provide service.
• Work with risk control, claims, and underwriting operations teams.
• Monitor market conditions and emerging nonprofit risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with distribution partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Relationship management

Risk assessment

Education

CPCU designation

Job description

A well-established insurance organization is seeking an experienced underwriter to join a specialized team focused on serving nonprofit and human service organizations. This position offers the opportunity to work with mission-driven insureds while managing a diverse portfolio of complex risks.

Nonprofit Underwriting Specialist

A well-established insurance organization is seeking an experienced underwriter to join a specialized team focused on serving nonprofit and human service organizations. This position offers the opportunity to work with mission-driven insureds while managing a diverse portfolio of complex risks.

This is a fully remote position; however, applicants must be located in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington.

The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating nonprofit, social service, educational, community-based, or public-focused organizations and enjoy building long-term partnerships with agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within a specialized nonprofit portfolio
• Analyze exposures, financials, loss history, operations, and risk characteristics to make sound underwriting decisions
• Develop pricing, terms, and coverage structures that support profitable growth
• Manage a book of business while maintaining strong retention and underwriting performance
• Partner closely with agents and brokers to identify opportunities and provide responsive service
• Collaborate with internal teams including risk control, claims, and underwriting operations
• Monitor market conditions and emerging risks impacting nonprofit organizations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distribution partners and key stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience
• Experience underwriting nonprofit, human services, social services, educational institutions, municipalities, religious organizations, community organizations, or other mission-focused entities preferred
• Strong knowledge of coverages including General Liability, Property, Auto, Workers Compensation, Umbrella, Professional Liability, and related commercial lines products
• Ability to evaluate complex risks and make independent underwriting decisions
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills
• CPCU or other industry designations are a plus

What You'll Find

• Fully remote work environment
• Collaborative underwriting team
• Opportunity to work within a specialized and relationship-driven market segment
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential
• Strong long-term growth opportunities