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Senior Underwriter - Innovation Economy

Chicago, USFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior Underwriter responsible for underwriting and growing a profitable book of business across the innovation economy (Technology, Fintech, Health & Life Sciences, Web3) for a traded underwriting team.

Role type

Senior Production Underwriter (Traded Team)

Builds

Commercial insurance products and coverages for businesses in the innovation economy

Domain

Insurance / Risk Management / Innovation Economy

Required skills

commercial insurance underwriting, Life Sciences underwriting, complex risk evaluation, broker relationship management, pricing and negotiation, portfolio management, underwriting judgment

Preferred skills

Technology/Fintech/Web3 underwriting, Professional and Specialty lines, startup/venture-backed company experience, multiple lines of coverage (Management Liability, Cyber, etc.)

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Own individual underwriting results including premium growth and profitability; Underwrite new and renewal business across Technology, Fintech, Health & Life Sciences, and Web3; Evaluate exposures, determine coverage, establish pricing, and negotiate with distribution partners; Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers; Manage pipeline and portfolio to achieve production goals; Serve as a Life Sciences resource for the team; Identify emerging trends in the innovation economy; Collaborate with internal partners to support profitable growth.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC