Underwriter Professional Risks

Bellwether Staffing Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriter for Professional Risks in Allied Health. This hybrid role in Chicago offers a dynamic environment where you will leverage your 2-4 years of underwriting experience to drive new business and manage complex renewals. You will play a crucial role in building broker relationships, ensuring high-quality risk management, and contributing to the regional growth strategy. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for motivated professionals eager to make an impact in the insurance sector. Join a team that values customer service excellence and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in underwriting Allied Healthcare or Professional Risks.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with proven sales and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and negotiate accounts for professional risk in Allied Health.
• Develop and maintain broker relationships to increase production.
• Monitor product results and suggest improvements for profitability.

Skills

Underwriting

Sales Principles

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Education

B.A./B.S. Degree

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Underwriter Professional Risks – Allied Health in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days in office and 3 days remote and some travel. The ideal candidate will have 2-4+ years of experience underwriting Allied Healthcare and/or Professional Risks driving new business and underwriting complex renewal business within Allied Health. 105K-120K Base based on experience + bonus + full benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk for professional risk – Allied Health
• Develop new broker relationships and increase depth of existing broker relationships throughout region to increase production
• Engage with the Allied Healthcare team to develop professionally
• Play a key role in executing on regional plan
• Serve as relationship manager for several key Allied Healthcare brokers and spearheading broker turnarounds
• Obtain & maintain underwriting authority in Allied Healthcare practice area
• Monitor product results and develop ideas to increase productivity and profitability
• Regional travel required including industry events and broker visits

Requirements:

• B.A./B.S degree is preferred
• 2-4+ years of experience in Allied Healthcare or Professional Liability coverage
• Customer-centric mind-set and passionate about the power of superior customer service
• Strong understanding of sales principles, presentation and negotiation skills
• Proven track record of understanding and delivering meaningful underwriting profit
• The ability to identify business needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to develop business, with travel throughout the U.S. up to 25%, required

No sponsorship. Local candidates only. Commutable to downtown Chicago area. Hybrid in-office 2 days. 105K-120K Base based on experience + bonus + full benefits package.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Insurance