Polikov Recruitment Solutions

E&S Property Underwriter - Middle Market

Chicago metropolitan area, IL

Full-time

Published Expires (UTC)

About this opportunity

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 Solutions

470-947-2152

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