AVP, Inland Marine & Property Production Underwriter – Midwest Region

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for an Assistant Vice President, Inland Marine & Property Underwriter from our Naperville or Rolling Meadows, Illinois location. We’re looking for an experienced Inland Marine & Property Underwriter to step into a visible, impact-driven AVP role. This is not a maintenance-only seat. You’ll lead a team of underwriters, own and grow a book while helping us expand our footprint across the Midwest—bringing ideas, new relationships, and underwriting expertise that move the business forward.

This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

• Own and actively grow a profitable book of inland marine and property business across the Midwest Region
• Build and strengthen agency relationships to drive consistent, high-quality new business flow
• Evaluate risks, pricing, and coverage structures using experience and judgment, knowing when to lean in and when to walk away
• Analyze submissions, loss history, exposure changes, and external data to make informed, disciplined underwriting decisions
• Set pricing that reflects the risk, using advanced loss analysis and sound judgment aligned with company strategy
• Structure deals creatively when needed, using coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance to meet both client and company goals
• Interpret policies and contracts clearly, providing guidance to brokers and internal partners, including claims when questions arise
• Meet in person with distribution partners a minimum of 5 times per month to stay close to market activity, sharpen understanding of emerging trends, and ensure partners understand our focus and reasoning
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 9+ years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience
• Experience leading, mentoring, and guiding underwriters
• Strong understanding of the insurance marketplace, including inland marine and property products, pricing, and competitive dynamics
• Proven ability to develop broker relationships that support both new and renewal business opportunities
• Confidence in risk selection, pricing, and structuring deals, including the use of deductibles, coverage features, or reinsurance where appropriate
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship now or in the future

• Industry designations CPCU, ARM, or AU
• Master’s Degree
• Exposure to loss control or risk engineering—thinking beyond the submission into the actual risk

The annual gross salary range is $97,880 – $213,030, with compensation including base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

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