AVP, Inland Marine & Property Production Underwriter – Midwest Region
Quick Summary
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,
Must-Have: 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,
IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for an Assistant Vice President, Inland Marine & Property Underwriter from our Naperville or Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, or Kansas City, Missouri locations.
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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. These visits keep us close to market activity, sharpen our read on emerging trends, and ensure our partners understand where we're focused and why.
- →Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
~1 min read- 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 providing guidance managing 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
- To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Industry designations CPCU, ARM, or AU
- Master’s Degree
- Exposure to loss control or risk engineering—you think beyond the submission and into the actual risk
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 18, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
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- 0
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- Trust Level
- 18%
- Scored at
- September 30, 2026
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