Underwriting Specialist, Excess Casualty

Job overview

The Underwriting Specialist, Excess Casualty role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with at least three office days per week for employees living within a one-hour commute. The salary range is $150,000 to $200,000 per year, with possible incentive compensation. The role supports IFG Companies’ specialty insurance business and profitable growth objectives. The specialist evaluates new, renewal, and mid-term submissions, selecting and pricing risks within delegated authority and underwriting guidelines. By maintaining underwriting discipline and strong producer relationships, the role helps build a profitable portfolio and align underwriting strategy with sales execution.

What you'll do

• Review new business, renewal submissions, and mid-term endorsement requests
• select, price, classify, and determine program structure and coverage terms for risks
• manage risk selection, rate, terms, and compliance
• monitor performance metrics and data
• contribute to underwriting strategies, tools, processes, and guidelines
• maintain agent and broker relationships
• visit agencies and brokers as needed, with travel up to 25%
• develop agency business plans
• evaluate renewal risks and premium audits
• collaborate with actuarial, product development, claims, and operations teams
• contribute to training and strategic initiatives
• guide less experienced underwriters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

excess casualty

underwriting

insurance

chicago il

ifg companies

hybrid

$150k-$200k

up to 25% travel

commercial general liability

risk selection

broker relationships

cpcu preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, and other paid time off.

Why this role

Travel may be up to 25% of the time. Requires at least 10 years underwriting commercial general liability insurance and established wholesale producer relationships; CPCU is preferred.

About the employer

IFG Companies is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.