Classification: Full - Time

Division: Wind

Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Travel: 0-10%

Work Environment: Hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL

Role overview:

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join its subsidiary., Catalytic in the wind division.

Role responsibilities:

• Underwriting Authority:

• Policy Issuance review and correspondence.

• Conduct inspection review and analysis resulting in appropriate issue identification, and process post inspection changes, as necessary,

• Assist Underwriters as requested.

• Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters.

• Provide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the market.

• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account.

• Generate, edit and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders.

• Demonstrates basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics.

• Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences.

• Provide customer service and underwriting support to help achieve new and renewal premium goals.

• Expected to develop business/personal relationships with producers.

• Travel with an underwriter.

• Other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned.

• Fill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailable.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years insurance experience.

• Working knowledge of insurance terminology.

• Typing proficiency (35 wpm minimum).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & proficiency in Agency Management System(s).

• Experience working in a “paperless” environment preferred.

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on time and able to learn quickly.

• Self-motivated and demonstrate an attention to detail.

• Be able to work independently for extended periods.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a general understanding of business writing.

• Ability to work well in a small office environment and show a willingness to support the team, including general clerical and administrative tasks as needed.

• If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team.