Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Lines - Chicago, IL (60606)

Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant Location: Jersey City, NJ 07030; Chicago, IL 60606; Alpharetta, GA 30005; Chapel Hill, NC 27516; Hartford, CT 06101; Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Hybrid) Compensation: $60,000 to $90,000 + Comprehensive Benefits About the Role Join a top-rated AM Best "A" property & casualty insurance carrier that's redefining underwriting excellence through innovation, teamwork, and strong company culture.

We're hiring experienced Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistants across multiple offices to support our growing underwriting operations.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring timely, accurate policy issuance and operational efficiency for our Commercial Casualty underwriting teams.

If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced insurance environment—this is your opportunity.

Key

Responsibilities Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to underwriters Request and organize required underwriting information, such as loss runs, subjectivities, and supplemental applications Assist in binding, booking, and issuing new and renewal policies, endorsements, and related documentation Ensure compliance with internal underwriting guidelines and external regulatory requirements Verify that pricing and terms match binders and policy documents before final issuance

Qualifications &

Experience 2–5+ years of experience working in a commercial casualty lines underwriting department within a P&C insurance company Strong understanding of insurance workflows, documentation, and compliance requirements Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office and underwriting software platforms Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary of $60,000 to $90,000 Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision 401(k) with company match Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Short-term & long-term disability insurance Life insurance, long-term care options Generous paid time off and holidays