Associate Underwriter, Single Product Professional Indemnity; SPPI

Single Product Professional Indemnity (SPPI) Associate Underwriter About HDI Global Insurance Company

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 broad portfolio of products and services, combined with an international network in over 150 countries, allows us to deliver comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.

-based multinational companies.

We are seeking a motivated Associate Underwriter to join our Single Product Professional Indemnity (SPPI) underwriting team. This role is focused on underwriting a single specialty product line and is designed for an early- to mid-career underwriting professional seeking to deepen technical expertise in Professional Indemnity and Financial Lines business.

The Associate Underwriter will support senior underwriters in underwriting new and renewal business, developing risk assessments, managing broker relationships, and executing underwriting strategies aligned with profitability and growth objectives. Over time, the role offers progressively increased underwriting authority and account ownership based on experience and performance.

• Support underwriting of new and renewal SPPI business in accordance with underwriting guidelines, appetite, and delegated authority
• Assist in evaluating complex professional risk exposures, including review of business operations, contractual obligations, loss history, and financial strength
• Analyze insurance applications, client financials, claims trends, and industry-specific risk factors to support pricing and coverage decisions
• Review contracts and engagement terms to assess professional liability exposures, limits adequacy, and coverage structure
• Prepare underwriting analyses, account summaries, and recommendations for senior underwriter review
• Support renewal strategy development, including exposure changes, pricing adjustments, and coverage enhancements
• Collaborate closely with brokers to obtain underwriting information, respond to submissions, and support negotiation of terms
• Coordinate with Claims, Actuarial, Legal, Compliance, and Reinsurance partners to support underwriting decisions and portfolio performance
• Maintain accurate and compliant underwriting files and documentation in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor portfolio metrics such as loss ratios, rate adequacy, retention, and growth trends, and assist with reporting
• Stay current on Professional Indemnity and Financial Lines market trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of underwriting processes, tools, and best practices
• Progressively assume greater responsibility and underwriting authority as experience and capability develop

• 1-3 years of experience in Commercial Insurance underwriting or a related insurance role
• Exposure to Professional Indemnity, Financial Lines, Specialty Casualty, or Management Liability preferred
• Foundational understanding of commercial P&C policy forms and underwriting principles
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interacting with brokers and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
• Professional designations (AU, CPCU, ARM) or progress toward them strongly preferred

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and geographic location.

• 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off and Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Voluntary Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Telemedicine and Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance, Transit and Parking Benefits.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. HDI Global Insurance Company does not sponsor employment visas.
• All resumes submitted without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited, and HDI Global Insurance Company will not be responsible for associated fees.
• 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.