Environmental Associate Underwriter

Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)
Department: ESG Risk Solutions

Reports to: ESG Risk Solutions Lead Underwriter

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 extensive portfolio of products and services, combined with an international network of local insurers, enables us to offer comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.

-based multinational companies.

We are seeking an Environmental Associate Underwriter to support our ESG Risk Solutions Underwriting team. ESG Risk Solutions is HDI Global’s newly established business dedicated to Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) and the development of innovative insurance solutions addressing today’s evolving ESG challenges.

This role is designed as an associate-level underwriting position, supporting the analysis, underwriting, and management of environmental casualty risks while continuing to build technical expertise and progress toward increased underwriting authority and portfolio ownership. The position works closely with senior underwriters, brokers, and internal partners to deliver profitable and compliant environmental insurance solutions.

• Assist in the underwriting of environmental risks, including pollution legal liability, contractor’s pollution liability, environmental casualty liability and related environmental coverages
• Analyze submissions, including applications, environmental reports, loss history, and financial information, to evaluate risk exposure
• Support senior underwriters in structuring terms, conditions, pricing, and coverage recommendations
• Prepare underwriting files, documentation, and binders in accordance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with brokers and internal stakeholders to obtain necessary underwriting information and respond to inquiries
• Monitor renewals, endorsements, and policy changes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain underwriting data in internal systems and contribute to portfolio reporting and analysis
• Support compliance with internal underwriting authority, audit standards, and risk appetite
• Participate in ongoing training to expand environmental underwriting knowledge and technical skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience in environmental underwriting, environmental insurance, or related P&C underwriting experience
• Working knowledge of environmental insurance products and pollution-related risks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risk information
• Proficiency with underwriting systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced underwriting environment
• Preferred:
  Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or environmental-focused coursework or certifications

Base salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including experience, education, and location.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 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.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Recruitment Agencies: All resumes submitted without prior HR authorization will be considered unsolicited.

HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.