Professional Liability Underwriter

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Nexus Specialty Inc. is seeking a Professional Liability Underwriter to join our growing team in Chicago, IL.

The Professional Liability Underwriter will play a key role working with the VP of Professional Liability in helping to underwrite a profitable book of wholesale-only, middle market Professional Liability (MPL, Real Estate, Insurance Agents and Design Professionals) business in the US. They will take an active part in identifying profitable market opportunities and developing/servicing new and existing wholesale broker relationships.

How You Will Contribute

• Underwrite a portfolio of primary and excess professional liability risks – primary focus on MPL accounts).
• Underwrite both new and renewal business to achieve personal monthly/yearly targets.
• Analyze risks and control underwriting exposure and pricing strategy consistent with MGA/carrier objectives.
• Manage and provide excellent customer service to assigned wholesale broker relationships.
• Attend/participate in marketing calls and visits to existing and prospective wholesale brokers.
• Represent Nexus at networking functions and other industry-related events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside Nexus to develop US specialty presence.
  
  

Skills & Experience To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1-4 years of underwriting and/or underwriting support experience – preferably in professional or financial lines.
• Working knowledge of professional liability underwriting and coverage concepts.
• Independent decision maker – takes full responsibility for making decisions and consequences associated with decisions.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Continually seeks opportunities for portfolio growth and potential broker opportunities.
  
  

Pay Range

75,000 - 90,000 Annual

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
  
  

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.