Job Description
Join GlobalShield Financial Group as a Senior Insurance Underwriter and shape the future of risk management in our dynamic Chicago headquarters. We're seeking a strategic innovator to lead complex commercial underwriting initiatives while driving our digital transformation in the insurance sector. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that rewards bold thinking.
As a cornerstone of our commercial insurance division, you'll analyze intricate risk portfolios, develop cutting-edge underwriting strategies, and mentor junior team members. Our Chicago hub offers unparalleled access to industry leaders and collaborative workspaces designed for peak performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead underwriting processes for complex commercial insurance portfolios, ensuring risk alignment with company guidelines
- Develop innovative pricing models and risk assessment frameworks using advanced analytics
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with brokers, agents, and key industry partners
- Mentor junior underwriters while implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Collaborate with data science teams to implement AI-driven risk prediction tools
- Present comprehensive risk analyses to senior leadership and underwriting committees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 7+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience with complex portfolios
- Advanced proficiency in underwriting software (e.g., Duck Creek, Guidewire)
- CPCU or ARM professional designation required
- Demonstrated experience with predictive analytics and data-driven decision making
- Strong understanding of insurance regulations and compliance frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex risk concepts
- Proven track record of developing innovative underwriting solutions