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Nonprofit Underwriting Specialist - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareersChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted
Yesterday
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Job Description

Nonprofit Underwriting Specialist

A well-established insurance organization is seeking an experienced underwriter to join a specialized team focused on serving nonprofit and human service organizations. This position offers the opportunity to work with mission-driven insureds while managing a diverse portfolio of complex risks.

This is a fully remote position; however, applicants must be located in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington.

The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating nonprofit, social service, educational, community-based, or public-focused organizations and enjoy building long-term partnerships with agency partners.

Responsibilities

* Underwrite new and renewal business within a specialized nonprofit portfolio

* Analyze exposures, financials, loss history, operations, and risk characteristics to make sound underwriting decisions

* Develop pricing, terms, and coverage structures that support profitable growth

* Manage a book of business while maintaining strong retention and underwriting performance

* Partner closely with agents and brokers to identify opportunities and provide responsive service

* Collaborate with internal teams including risk control, claims, and underwriting operations

* Monitor market conditions and emerging risks impacting nonprofit organizations

* Build and maintain strong relationships with distribution partners and key stakeholders

Qualifications

* 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience

* Experience underwriting nonprofit, human services, social services, educational institutions, municipalities, religious organizations, community organizations, or other mission-focused entities preferred

* Strong knowledge of coverages including General Liability, Property, Auto, Workers Compensation, Umbrella, Professional Liability, and related commercial lines products

* Ability to evaluate complex risks and make independent underwriting decisions

* Excellent relationship management and communication skills

* CPCU or other industry designations are a plus

What You'll Find

* Fully remote work environment

* Collaborative underwriting team

* Opportunity to work within a specialized and relationship-driven market segment

* Competitive compensation and bonus potential

* Strong long-term growth opportunities


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