E&S Business Development Underwriter

We’re seeking a Territory Underwriter covering the state of Illinois

Key Responsibilities

• Agency Engagement : Build and strengthen agency relationships through education, outreach, and strategic collaboration.
• Underwriting Excellence : Evaluate risks, set terms, and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals.
• Performance Goals : Achieve targets for new business, rate changes, and underwriting quality.
• Service Standards : Deliver timely quotes, endorsements, audits, and policy issuance with precision and consistency.
• Risk Management : Review inspections, audits, and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy.
• Mentorship : Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability.
• Reinsurance Coordination : Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes.
• Proven success in commercial P&C underwriting with 5+ years of experience; E&S and surplus lines expertise strongly preferred.
• Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency relationships.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Email); experienced in paperless environments and online underwriting platforms (e.g., SAGE, Silver Plume, Reference Connect).
• This role requires regular travel within the assigned territory—up to 50%—to support business needs, client engagement, and operational effectiveness. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel approximately 1-2 weeks per month. Travel requirements support making approximately 120 in-person agency visits annually, averaging around 10 visits per month.