Underwriting Support Specialist/Sr. Underwriting Support Specialist (Lawyers Professional Liability)

TL;DR

Underwriting Support Specialist/Sr. Underwriting Support Specialist (Lawyers Professional Liability): Act as a resource for the underwriting team by handling day-to-day client servicing, managing workflow, gathering information, and processing transactions not requiring underwriter signoff. Focus on resolving low-complexity issues, ensuring data accuracy, maintaining follow-up systems, and building relationships with agents and brokers.

Location: Chicago, IL #LI-Hybrid. US Work Authorization required. hirify.global does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Salary: $21.78 - $29.95/hour (Underwriting Support Specialist with 5% incentive), $24.62 - $33.85/hour (Sr. Underwriting Support Specialist with 5% incentive)

Company

Fortune 500 holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations with over 60 offices in 20+ countries.

What you will do

• Serve as point of contact for agents/brokers: gather information, answer questions, resolve low-complexity issues, and process transactions.
• Obtain and verify information needed to finalize inquiries and maintain suspense/follow-up systems for outstanding items.
• Input accurate data into systems, ensure complete documentation, and communicate with team members and partners.
• Adhere to guidelines and standards to process work timely and accurately while meeting compliance.
• Participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and special projects under underwriter direction.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and across the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment, work independently and in a team, follow processes with attention to detail.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• US Work Authorization required; no visa sponsorship.
• Willingness to work toward insurance designation (AINS).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits: multiple health, dental, vision plans; optional life, disability, AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate and floating holidays, parental leave.
• Support for work-life balance in line with hirify.global values: people-focused, collaborative, striving for better.