Windstorm Risk Associate Underwriter — Hybrid Chicago

Howden Group Holdings; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the Windstorm Risk division.

You will assist with account quoting and binding, prepare and distribute communications, and provide quality customer service through the underwriting life cycle. Supporting a team of Underwriters, you will assist in evaluating windstorm risk exposures, gathering data, and supporting the underwriting process for wind insurance policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field preferred.
• 0–1 year underwriting or insurance experience.
• Foundational knowledge of insurance principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters.
• Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling.
• Gather and compile information needed to quote or bind an account.
• Generate correspondences such as declination letters and follow-ups.
• Support underwriting life cycle with risk evaluation and data gathering.
• Participate in weekly underwriting meetings and learn market dynamics.
• Assist in achieving team new and renewal premium goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Ability to learn quickly

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DUAL North America, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the Windstorm Risk division.

You will assist with account quoting and binding, prepare and distribute communications, and provide quality customer service through the underwriting life cycle. Supporting a team of Underwriters, you will assist in evaluating windstorm risk exposures, gathering data, and supporting the underwriting process for wind insurance policies.