Environmental Associate Underwriter

HDI Global Insurance Company•Chicago, IL

10h•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. As a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, we manage the industrial lines division of the Talanx Group. Our extensive portfolio of products and services, combined with an international network of local insurers, enables us to offer comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.-based multinational companies. We are seeking an Environmental Associate Underwriter to support our ESG Risk Solutions Underwriting team. ESG Risk Solutions is HDI Global’s newly established business dedicated to Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) and the development of innovative insurance solutions addressing today’s evolving ESG challenges. This role is designed as an associate-level underwriting position, supporting the analysis, underwriting, and management of environmental casualty risks while continuing to build technical expertise and progress toward increased underwriting authority and portfolio ownership. The position works closely with senior underwriters, brokers, and internal partners to deliver profitable and compliant environmental insurance solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field
1+ years of experience in environmental underwriting, environmental insurance, or related P&C underwriting experience
Working knowledge of environmental insurance products and pollution-related risks
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risk information
Proficiency with underwriting systems and Microsoft Office applications
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced underwriting environment

Nice To Haves

Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or environmental-focused coursework or certifications

Responsibilities

Assist in the underwriting of environmental risks, including pollution legal liability, contractor’s pollution liability, environmental casualty liability and related environmental coverages
Analyze submissions, including applications, environmental reports, loss history, and financial information, to evaluate risk exposure
Support senior underwriters in structuring terms, conditions, pricing, and coverage recommendations
Prepare underwriting files, documentation, and binders in accordance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with brokers and internal stakeholders to obtain necessary underwriting information and respond to inquiries
Monitor renewals, endorsements, and policy changes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Maintain underwriting data in internal systems and contribute to portfolio reporting and analysis
Support compliance with internal underwriting authority, audit standards, and risk appetite
Participate in ongoing training to expand environmental underwriting knowledge and technical skills