Senior Underwriter - Misc E&O (Hybrid)

Intact Specialty Solutions•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is hiring a Senior Underwriter for its Management Liability team in Chicago, Illinois, on a hybrid schedule. Under technical direction and within assigned underwriting authority, the Senior Underwriter evaluates complex risks and determines whether to accept, decline, or modify new and renewal business according to underwriting guidelines, rating rules, insurance laws, and company standards. The role manages a profitable book of business, reviews portfolio and producer results, and develops and monitors action plans to support growth, retention, and profitability. It also involves building strong producer relationships, coordinating with claims, actuarial, and risk control teams, contributing to marketing and pricing recommendations, and mentoring less-experienced underwriting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively complex specialty underwriting experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional insurance designation preferred, such as AICPCU or RPLU.

Responsibilities

Manage a profitable book of new and renewal business by evaluating results and conducting portfolio reviews for assigned territories and producers.
Assess factors affecting profitability, growth, and retention; recommend, implement, and monitor action plans.
Examine and evaluate risk exposures using applications and information from sources such as internet searches, inspection reports, and credit reports.
Make decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within assigned underwriting authority, in partnership with the underwriting team.
Execute underwriting strategy, including portfolio management and self-audits, in compliance with state laws and company guidelines.
Develop working relationships with producers to support mutual goals for growth, retention, and profitability and to provide appropriate products and services.
Determine and execute account management and agency planning strategies.
Work with claims, actuarial, and risk control staff to improve service to producers and accounts.
Gather and analyze competitor and producer information, including retention, profitability, and potential, to support pricing and appetite decisions.
Collaborate with underwriting staff on recommendations for marketing, pricing, products, and systems.
Coordinate work inventories and production activities with team members to provide accurate and timely service.
Process underwriting decisions and document files and reports using automated desktop systems and tools.
Travel regularly to key producers and accounts and maintain a visible marketplace presence.
Monitor agency action plans and participate in account management, agency planning, and marketing meetings.
May participate in industry events or committees.
Train and mentor less-experienced underwriters and underwriting assistants.
Stay current on industry, territory, and insurance trends.