Underwriter/Sr. Underwriter, Inland Marine at Allied World in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Inland Marine 

Allied World’s Inland Marine division provides flexible and comprehensive insurance solutions for the trucking industry. Our experienced underwriters tailor coverage to the unique needs of customers and address any midterm changes to business operations such as organic growth, acquisitions and new contracts.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform account analysis according to Allied World Inland Marine guidelines


• Develop account pricing/ structure/ make recommendations


• Perform and document referrals


• Prepare quotes, binders, underwriting worksheets within company guidelines


• Maintain files in an orderly manner consistent with company guidelines


• Attend client meetings, lunches, dinners, and other outings as applicable


• Market to brokers within assigned region and engage in production meetings


• Work with legal department for manuscript wording analysis and preparation as needed


• Interact with senior management on referral items

Requirements

·         Excellent communication skills both internally and externally

·         Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high pressure environment

·         0-3 years of experience in Inland Marine underwriting

·         Bachelor’s degree

·         Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel

·         Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task

·         Willingness to travel for client meetings and broker visits throughout the assigned region

About Fairfax

Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management. 

Allied World

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. 

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. 

To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world.