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Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Requirements:
Excellent communication skills for both internal and external clients.
Ability to work independently in a fastpaced highpressure environment.
Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word Outlook and Excel.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Willingness to travel for client meetings and broker visits.
CPCU designation or other applicable insurance designations are preferred.

About Fairfax:

Fairfax is a holding company which through its subsidiaries is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.


About Allied World:

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings Ltd through its subsidiaries is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001.We are a subsidiary ofFairfax FinancialHoldings Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in nontraditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes Health Dental and Disability Insurance a company match 401k plan and Group Term Life Insurance.Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected bylaw.

To learn more visitawac or follow us on Facebook atfacebook/alliedworldand LinkedIn atlinkedin/company/alliedworld.

Job Objectives:

As an Underwriter on the Excess Casualty team you will manage and grow a portfolio of general casualty business by exercising proper underwriting discipline and by marketing and servicing both existing and potential retail clients. This position focuses on wholesale distribution with a targeted approach on construction real estate and products liability risks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform account analysis according to Allied World (US) General Casualty guidelines.
Develop account pricing structure and terms and make recommendations.
Perform and document referrals.
Prepare quotes binders and underwriting worksheets within company guidelines.
Maintain files in an orderly manner consistent with company guidelines.
Delegate and supervise work to Account Coordinators as needed.
Attend client meetings lunches dinners and other social outings as applicable.
Market to retailers within assigned region and engage production meetings.
Work with Legal department for manuscript wording analysis and preparation as needed.
Interact with senior management on referral items and train and work with UW Trainee and Junior Underwriters.

Employment Type

Gig

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