Senior Equine Mortality Underwriter

HDI Global SE; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Wellness program

Telemedicine

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Transit and parking benefits

Job summary

HDI Global Insurance Company in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Equine Senior Mortality Underwriter to manage a profitable portfolio of equine mortality business and deliver exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will combine strong equine knowledge with underwriting judgment, build agency relationships, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with claims, compliance, and operations to drive profitable growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equine mortality underwriting experience.
• Strong knowledge of equine mortality insurance products, underwriting principles, policy forms, exclusions, and risk assessment practices.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex equine risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Experience managing agency relationships and a book of business with profitability and growth objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage new and renewal equine mortality business in accordance with company underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and profitability objectives.
• Evaluate mortality exposures and risk characteristics, including horse use, discipline, value, health history, ownership structure, and geographic considerations.
• Analyze applications, veterinary certificates, loss history, financial information, and supporting documentation to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Determine appropriate terms, conditions, exclusions, deductibles, and pricing based on risk assessment. Maintain underwriting profitability through disciplined portfolio management, risk selection, and retention strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, brokers, insureds, veterinarians, and industry partners. Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned agencies and provide superior customer service and underwriting support.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing agency relationships and support the appointment and onboarding of new agency partners.
• Collaborate with claims, compliance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure seamless customer experience.
• Assist in developing underwriting guidelines, procedures, training materials, and best practices.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity within the equine insurance marketplace.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior underwriting staff.
• Participate in agency visits, industry conferences, horse shows, and other business development activities as needed.
• Contribute to departmental projects, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Decision making

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Agriculture, Animal Science, Equine Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDI Global Insurance Company in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Equine Senior Mortality Underwriter to manage a profitable portfolio of equine mortality business and deliver exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will combine strong equine knowledge with underwriting judgment, build agency relationships, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with claims, compliance, and operations to drive profitable growth.