Underwriting Director, Inland Marine & Property

IAT Insurance Group

Underwriting Director owning and growing inland marine and property business at IAT Insurance Group. Strengthening agency relationships and evaluating risks to drive new business in a hybrid work setup.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNaperville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $82,960 - $200,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and actively grow a profitable book of inland marine and property business across the 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
7+ years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience
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
Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk ManagementPricing StrategyUnderwriting DecisionsDeal StructuringLoss History AnalysisCoverage FeaturesReinsurance KnowledgeData AnalysisPolicy InterpretationJudgment in Risk Selection

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsConfidence in Decision MakingInterpersonal Skills