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Underwriter – Senior Underwriter in Personal Lines High-Net-Worth (Schaumburg, I

Hiverecruiter, Schaumburg, IL, United States


Hybrid

Join one of the

largest High-Net-Worth MGUs

in the market as a

Underwriter – Senior Underwriter

in the

Personal Lines High-Net-Worth

department for their

Schaumburg, IL

office!

What You’ll Do
Underwrite a portfolio of high-value, complex personal lines risks for high-net-worth clients.

Evaluate and prioritize submissions for completeness, risk quality, and rate adequacy.

Assess exposures, loss history, and risk controls to determine acceptability and pricing.

Manage both new business and renewals to meet growth and retention targets.

Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, producers, and internal partners.

Conduct virtual and in-person meetings, including independent sales calls, to grow your book of business.

Leverage underwriting tools and data to support decision-making and portfolio performance.

Capture market intelligence and broker feedback to inform underwriting and portfolio strategies.

Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with underwriting authority and guidelines.

Contribute to underwriting guideline enhancements, workflow improvements, and strategic projects.

Support marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive profitable growth.

What We’re Looking For
4–7 years

of Personal Lines

Property & Casualty

underwriting experience

(high-net-worth or complex risks preferred).

Active Property & Casualty license (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and pricing strategies.

Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate complex risks and quantify exposures.

Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

Proven ability to manage a book of business and drive profitable growth.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with client-facing experience.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage competing priorities.

Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and underwriting systems/tools.

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