Underwriter

Harrison National Employment; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Renewal Underwriter for a fast-paced role requiring strong analytical and organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing over 200 renewals monthly, evaluating policies for pricing and coverage, and improving internal processes. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in underwriting and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of underwriting experience in the E&S or specialty insurance market.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads with accuracy.
• Strong understanding of insurance renewal cycles and policy documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage 200+ renewal accounts monthly across brokerage and in-house lines.
• Evaluate existing policies for renewal and determine pricing and coverage.
• Coordinate with producers and carriers for timely renewal processing.

Skills

Underwriting experience

High-volume workload management

Insurance renewal cycles understanding

Report creation

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We’re seeking a Renewal Underwriter who succeeds in a fast-paced environment that takes true ownership of their task. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, organized, and process-driven with experience in handling high-volume renewals in both brokerage and in-house environments.

You’ll be responsible for managing a monthly volume of 200+ renewals across multiple lines of business. This includes creating renewal strategies, refining internal workflows, and driving continuous improvement in how we service and retain our book of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute 200+ renewal accounts monthly across both brokerage and in-house business lines
• Evaluate existing policies for renewal and determine appropriate pricing, terms, and coverage recommendations
• Coordinate with producers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate renewal processing
• Own and build out renewal workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Create and maintain reports to track renewal performance, retention, and pipeline status
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in renewal operations
• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, company policies, and industry regulations
• Act as the go-to subject matter expert on all things renewals—no direct reports, but high accountability

Qualifications

• 2+ years of underwriting experience, ideally within the E&S or specialty insurance market
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads with accuracy and speed
• Strong understanding of insurance renewal cycles, policy documentation, and underwriting best practices
• Demonstrated experience in creating reports, SOPs, and process improvements
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Self-motivated and proactive able to “own your stuff” without being micromanaged
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and underwriting systems

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Marketing, and Business Development

• Industries

  Insurance Agencies and Brokerages and Insurance

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Medical insurance

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