polikov recruitment solutionsOak Park, IL
E&S Property Underwriter - Middle Market
E&S Property Underwriter - Middle Market
E&S Property Underwriter - Middle Market
polikov recruitment solutionsOak Park, IL
3 days ago
Direct Property and Casualty Insurance CarriersAll Other Insurance Related ActivitiesInsurance Agencies and Brokerages
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Polikov Recruitment Solutions is conducting a confidential search for a production-oriented Property Underwriter to join an established E&S insurance platform. This opportunity is ideal for an underwriter who combines strong technical judgment with the ability to build lasting wholesale broker relationships. You will independently manage a profitable book of new and renewal middle-market commercial property business while helping develop broker and portfolio strategies.
The opportunity:
- Underwrite commercial property risks across 100%, primary/shared and layered, and excess structures.
- Develop new business through proactive wholesale broker engagement.
- Evaluate exposures, determine appropriate pricing and terms, and negotiate coverage.
- Manage production goals while maintaining disciplined risk selection and portfolio profitability.
- Deliver responsive decisions and quotes across multiple active opportunities.
- Collaborate with regional leadership and colleagues on broker strategies and portfolio development.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to planning and budgeting.
- What you bring
- At least three years of commercial property underwriting experience.
- Relevant E&S property experience and familiarity with wholesale distribution.
- Ability to assess catastrophe exposures and structure appropriate property coverage.
- Experience with primary, shared and layered, and excess placements.
- A production mindset and demonstrated ability to develop broker relationships.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to balance growth, service, and underwriting profitability.
- Relevant carrier, MGA, and MGU underwriting backgrounds are welcome for discussion.
- Why consider this opportunity?
- Own your business relationships, work on varied property structures, and contribute to a national middle-market underwriting team. The position offers exposure to portfolio strategy, collaboration with experienced underwriting professionals, and opportunities to mentor developing talent.
- Compensation, incentive eligibility, benefits, and location-specific details will be discussed directly.
- For a confidential conversation, contact:
- Euglenia Davis
- Polikov Recruitment Solutions470-947-2152
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Level
Senior
Location
Oak Park, IL
Occupation
Insurance Underwriters
Industry
Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
Posted
3 days ago