Inland Marine Underwriting Lead - Chicago, IL,
9 hours ago
Job description
Inland Marine Underwriting Lead
About the job
HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. As a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, we manage the industrial lines division of the Talanx Group. Our extensive portfolio of products and services, combined with an international network of local insurers in over 150 countries, enables us to offer comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.-based multinational companies.
We are currently seeking an Inland Marine Lead to oversee underwriting strategy and drive profitable growth across multiple classes of business. This leadership role is critical to expanding HDI's footprint in the U.S. market and delivering best-in-class solutions to our brokers and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute underwriting strategy for Inland Marine lines, including Contractors Equipment, Transit, Warehouse Legal Liability, Fine Arts, and Bailees.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing underwriting team. Set performance expectations, support technical development, and foster a collaborative culture.
- Build and manage a profitable book of business; monitor pricing adequacy, risk selection, limit deployment, and accumulation controls.
- Maintain and grow relationships with key trading partners and wholesale brokers across the U.S. Ensure high service standards and market responsiveness.
- Serve as referral authority on complex risks and high-value accounts. Guide consistent underwriting execution across regions.
- Collaborate with actuarial, claims, reinsurance, and product teams to enhance coverage offerings and respond to market trends and emerging risks.
- Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, corporate governance policies, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Inland Marine underwriting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team management role
- Proven track record of profitably managing a national or regional Inland Marine book
- Deep technical knowledge of Inland Marine coverage forms, rate structures, and risk assessment approaches
- Strong market presence and established broker relationships
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced insurance designations such as CPCU, ARM, or AMIM preferred
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
- Experience working within a global or multinational insurer preferred
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $180,000-$230,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including experience, education, and location.
Benefits
HDI Global Insurance Company offers a competitive benefits package, including:
401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Telemedicine, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Group and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Transit and Parking benefits.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that HDI Global Insurance Company does not currently sponsor, nor assume sponsorship of, employment visas.
All resumes submitted to HDI Global Insurance Company without prior authorization from the Human Resources department will be considered unsolicited. HDI Global Insurance Company and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
HDI Global Insurance Company participates in E-Verify.
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