Underwriting Auditor

Underwriting Auditor IFG Companies
• Chicago, IL, US

This role will conduct rigorous underwriting reviews, identify trends from audits and work with the Underwriting Teams to implement recommended process changes and improvements. This role will also assist with the compilation of quality assurance results for the CUO, Underwriting Management, individual underwriters and the Senior Leadership Team including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of IFG Companies.

• Refine the Quality Underwriting Assurance Program including protocols, reporting templates, procedures and the annual schedule.
• Objectively and independently without influence, review and assess underwriter adherences to documented guidelines related to all aspects of underwriting including underwriting authority, pricing strategies, terms and conditions, processes and file documentation for the Primary Casualty, Excess Casualty, Inland Marine, Bind Property and Casualty and Garage product lines.
• Evaluate application of underwriting judgment, risk assessment, risk containment, rate development, pricing decisions and terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with the CUO and other member of Underwriting Management to provide guidance, feedback, recommendations and identify training needs and opportunities.
• Assist in crafting and presenting training material to address gaps found during underwriting audits.
• Participate in strategic and special projects and underwriting initiatives.
• Communicate recommendations for specific, procedural and system changes to the CUO and Underwriting Management.
• Collaborate with the CUO, Senior Management, Underwriting Management, Underwriting Teams, Claims, Product Development, Actuarial and other underwriting related functions in creating integrated strategies to develop, expand and improve existing internal controls.
• Work with the CUO, Underwriting Management and Actuarial to perform analytics including on underwriting trends, loss ratios, expense ratios, previous and current underwriting and other compliance, book of business demographics, etc.
• Other duties, as required.

• Working knowledge of product lines underwritten by IFG Companies.
• Exhibit thorough knowledge of sound underwriting principles, practices, policies, procedures and controls.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organizations skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft products (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint) with demonstrated high accuracy output and the ability and the willingness to learn new systems.
• Must become proficient in all IFG systems applicable to underwriting.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Required:
  
  Minimum of 15 years of property/casualty underwriting experience.
• Required:
  
  Substantial commercial non-admitted (excess and surplus lines) experience.
• A Plus: CPCU or other recognized insurance industry certifications or designations.

• Physical demands are considered to be that of a climate-controlled office environment, with minimal physical exertion.
• Position is hybrid and requires the ability and the willingness to work in an IFG Companies' office at least three (3) days per week.
• Position requires prolonged sitting, extensive utilization of computers and interactions with others in person and via phone.
• Position requires the ability and the willingness to travel as the business needs.

IFG Companies offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care, paid parental leave, vacation and other paid time off.

IFG Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.