HDI Global SE · 1 day ago
Casualty Underwriter
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expHDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. They are seeking a Primary Casualty Underwriter to support the profitable growth of their U.S. excess and surplus commercial casualty portfolio by underwriting complex primary casualty risks across various lines of business.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Underwrite a portfolio of E&S primary casualty business, including General Liability, Products Liability, and Liquor Liability
Evaluate, price, and structure casualty risks across diverse industries, including manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, commercial real estate, entertainment, and residential real estate
Analyze loss experience, exposure data, contracts, and risk characteristics to ensure pricing adequacy and disciplined underwriting decisions
Negotiate terms, conditions, limits, and pricing with brokers to achieve profitable growth while maintaining strong market relationships
Collaborate closely with claims, actuarial, and legal teams to deliver integrated casualty solutions
Participate in monitoring portfolio performance, loss trends, and exposure aggregation; identify opportunities for corrective action or strategic growth
Stay current on casualty market conditions, legal and regulatory developments, social inflation trends, and competitive dynamics
Support internal governance processes, including referrals, audits, peer reviews, and underwriting committees
Represent HDI as a knowledgeable, market-facing casualty underwriter in broker meetings and industry events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; professional designations (CPCU, ARM, ARe, or equivalent) preferred
5+ years of experience in commercial E&S primary casualty underwriting (carrier or MGA)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven underwriting environment
Willingness to travel for broker and client meetings as needed – Likely 10% - 20%
Strong technical expertise in primary casualty underwriting, including GL, liquor liability and products liability
Solid understanding of loss cost drivers, contractual risk transfer, indemnification provisions, and emerging casualty trends
Experience underwriting complex and high-severity exposures, including long-tail risks and litigation-sensitive industries
Ability to independently evaluate risk, exercise sound underwriting judgment, and make balanced risk-reward decisions
Strong analytical skills, with comfort reviewing loss runs, exposure data, and actuarial indications
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
Aptitude for underwriting systems and pricing tools
Preferred
Exposure to large accounts or complex risks is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
HDI Global SE
HDI Global SE – Your Trusted Partner in Transformation Companies in the trading, manufacturing, and service industries need a reliable insurance partner.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Barnes
Chief Financial Officer
Stefan Pasternak
Chief Financial Officer
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