Property Underwriter — Upper Middle Market (Hybrid)

Howden UK Brokers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America is seeking an Underwriter for the Upper Middle Market Property division in a hybrid role based in Chicago. You will assess risk, manage new and renewal submissions, and support profitable portfolio growth while collaborating with fellow underwriters.

The role requires evaluating insurable risk, catastrophe exposures and pricing models, with travel up to 20% for meetings and events. A bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of underwriting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet individual and team production goals.
• Curate a portfolio of business per underwriting guidelines and pricing tools.
• Evaluate, classify and price risk; establish coverage standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management/finance/business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DUAL North America is seeking an Underwriter for the Upper Middle Market Property division in a hybrid role based in Chicago. You will assess risk, manage new and renewal submissions, and support profitable portfolio growth while collaborating with fellow underwriters.

The role requires evaluating insurable risk, catastrophe exposures and pricing models, with travel up to 20% for meetings and events. A bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of underwriting experience are preferred.