Associate Underwriter E&S Property

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking aAssociate Underwriter E&S PropertyClassification: Exempt/Full-TimeReports to: Underwriter, E&S Property or aboveTravel: 0-10%Salary: $65,000.00-75,000.00Location: Chicago, IL, HybridRole overviewDUAL North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter for the E&S Property division.At DUAL, Associate Underwriters play a key supportive role through the risk underwriting process and expansion of broker relationships. In this role, you will assist with account quoting and binding, prepare and distribute various types of communications, and provide quality customer service through the underwriting life cycle.Supporting a team of underwriters within the E&S Property division, you will support underwriters managing non-standard and complex risks. Your responsibilities include coordinating submission reviews, assisting with risk analysis, and supporting brokers to place hard-to-place business efficiently.Role responsibilitiesProcess submissions by providing account triage for UnderwritersProvide backup support for Underwriters when traveling in the marketGather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an accountGenerate, edit, and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity remindersDemonstrate basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristicsLearn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences (attend weekly underwriting meetings if applicable, ask questions) – need to understand what business is selling (understanding why deals are lost and adjusting accordingly)Provide customer service and underwriting support to help achieve new and renewal premium goalsBuild relationships with producers with supervision from more senior underwritersFill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailableAssist Underwriters as requestedComplete other related clerical and administrative duties as assignedUnderwriting Authority:Working towards Underwriting Authority, but does not have it yetQuote issuance as approved by senior underwriterBinder issuance as approved by senior underwriterPolicy Issuance reviewConduct inspection review and analysis resulting in appropriate issue identification, and process post inspection changes as necessaryKey requirementsBachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or a related field preferred0–1 year underwriter or insurance experienceFoundational knowledge of insurance principlesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to follow policies and proceduresComplete assigned tasks correctly, on time and able to learn quicklySelf-motivated and demonstrating attention to detailBe able to work independently for extended periodsExcellent written and verbal communication skills as well as general business understandingTravel up to 10% with an underwriter to shadow and participate in interactions between Underwriters and brokersMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipmentIf 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 teamWhat we offer:A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.EEO Statement:We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr