Job title: Binding Commercial/Personal Underwriter (MIDWEST)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Underwriter
Location: Chicago, IL
Job published: 05/01/2026
Job ID: 153839

Job Description

Binding Production Underwriter

Job Summary

Seeking motivated and entrepreneurial individuals to join a team as Binding Production Underwriters specializing in either Commercial Lines or Personal Lines. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and expand a book of business by underwriting new accounts and increasing renewal business. You will work closely with clients to provide tailored insurance solutions for unique, unconventional, and hard-to-place risks. If you are passionate about the specialty insurance market and have a strong drive for career growth, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation Package

  • Competitive salary range: $100,000 - $200,000 annually
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Build, maintain, and grow a profitable book of business
  • Manage agency relationships and act as the primary client contact
  • Develop and execute marketing strategies to drive new and renewal business
  • Evaluate, rate, quote, and bind risks to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for both new and renewal accounts
  • Submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and management
  • Monitor key performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve new business hit rates, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratios
  • Lead, train, and mentor Assistant and Associate Underwriters

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of commercial lines underwriting or brokerage experience (excess & surplus experience preferred)
  • Proven proficiency in sales and marketing
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
  • Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred

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