Underwriter – Senior Underwriter in Personal Lines High-Net-Worth (Schaumburg, IL)

Join one of the largest High-Net-Worth MGUs in the market as a Underwriter – Senior Underwriter in the Personal Lines High-Net-Worth department for their Schaumburg, IL office!

What You’ll Do:

• Underwrite a portfolio of high-value, complex personal lines risks for high-net-worth clients.

• Evaluate and prioritize submissions for completeness, risk quality, and rate adequacy.

• Assess exposures, loss history, and risk controls to determine acceptability and pricing

• Assess exposures, loss history, and risk controls to determine acceptability and pricing.oals..

• Manage both new business and renewals to meet growth and retention targets.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, producers, and internal partners.

• Conduct virtual and in-person meetings, including independent sales calls, to grow your book of business

• Conduct virtual and in-person meetings, including independent sales calls, to grow your book of business.

• Leverage underwriting tools and data to support decision-making and portfolio performance.

• Capture market intelligence and broker feedback to inform underwriting and portfolio strategies.

• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with underwriting authority and guidelines.

• Contribute to underwriting guideline enhancements, workflow improvements, and strategic projects.

• Support marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive profitable growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4–7 years of Personal Lines Property & Casualty underwriting experience (high-net-worth or complex risks preferred).

• Active Property & Casualty license (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and pricing strategies.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate complex risks and quantify exposures.

• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

• Proven ability to manage a book of business and drive profitable growth.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with client-facing experience.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage competing priorities.

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and underwriting systems/tools.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.