Remote Nonprofit Risk Underwriter

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

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.