Sr. Underwriter, DBA

Allied World • Chicago, IL

17h

About The Position

Grow and manage a portfolio of Defense Base Act (DBA) and Foreign Casualty business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing, and servicing of existing and potential clients.

Requirements

• Excellent Communication skills for both internal and external clients
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• 1-3 years’ experience in General Casualty/DBA underwriting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including word, outlook, and excel.
• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to multitask required.

Nice To Haves

• CPCU designation, or partial, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform account analysis according to Allied World (US) General Casualty guidelines.
• Review and analyze underwriting submissions.
• Prepare quotes, binders, invoices, underwriting worksheets within company guidelines.
• Maintain files in an orderly manner consistent with company guidelines.
• Work in conjunction with Allied Worldwide to build out local admitted network and place local admitted coverages as necessary.
• Attend Client meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable.
• Attend educational seminars.
• Market within region and engage production meetings.
• Work with Legal department for manuscript wording analysis and preparation
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Our generous benefits package includes Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance.
• Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed