AVP, Inland Marine & Property Production Underwriter – Midwest Region

IAT Insurance Group • Rolling Meadows, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for an Assistant Vice President, Inland Marine & Property Underwriter from our Naperville or Rolling Meadows, Illinois location. We’re looking for an experienced Inland Marine & Property Underwriter to step into a visible, impact-driven AVP role. This is not a maintenance-only seat. You’ll lead a team of underwriters, own and grow a book while helping us expand our footprint across the Midwest—bringing ideas, new relationships, and underwriting expertise that move the business forward. This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 9+ years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience
• Experience leading, mentoring, and providing guidance managing underwriters
• Strong understanding of the insurance marketplace, including inland marine and property products, pricing, and competitive dynamics
• Proven ability to develop broker relationships that support both new and renewal business opportunities
• Confidence in risk selection, pricing, and structuring deals, including the use of deductibles, coverage features, or reinsurance where appropriate
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes

Nice To Haves

• Industry designations CPCU, ARM, or AU
• Master’s Degree
• Exposure to loss control or risk engineering—you think beyond the submission and into the actual risk

Responsibilities

• Own and actively grow a profitable book of inland marine and property business across the Midwest Region
• Build and strengthen agency relationships to drive consistent, high-quality new business flow
• Evaluate risks, pricing, and coverage structures using experience and judgment, knowing when to lean in and when to walk away
• Analyze submissions, loss history, exposure changes, and external data to make informed, disciplined underwriting decisions
• Set pricing that reflects the risk, using advanced loss analysis and sound judgment aligned with company strategy
• Structure deals creatively when needed, using coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance to meet both client and company goals
• Interpret policies and contracts clearly, providing guidance to brokers and internal partners, including claims when questions arise
• Meet in person with distribution partners a minimum of 5 times per month. These visits keep us close to market activity, sharpen our read on emerging trends, and ensure our partners understand where we're focused and why.
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager