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Underwriter

Combined, a Chubb Company
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriter position at Combined, a Chubb Company?

Combined Insurance, a Chubb Company, is seeking a Underwriter to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company. We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years. Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!


JOB Summary

Currently we have an excellent career opportunity for a Health & Life Underwriter in the Underwriting Department of Combined Insurance


Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience in Health & Life Underwriting. The individual will analyze applications, review prior application data, claim history and supporting documents to determine if application can be issued immediately, or if further investigation is required. Perform necessary system transactions to correct application record. Contact agents and applicants to clarify and correct inconsistent information. Evaluate existing coverage amounts (this company and others) to determine benefit amounts and replacement regulations. Examine appropriate underwriting parameters for guidance in determining if additional information is needed to evaluate risk. Authenticate income and occupation class and equate to benefits applied for. Evaluate medical and non-medical information generated by the underwriting process, to properly assess and classify the risk. Review completed phone interviews and review medical records to approve or decline application. Perform necessary system transactions to approve or decline applications


COMPETENCIES

  • Problem Solving
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability
  • Results Oriented

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with field sales business partners
  • Responsive and customer focused
  • Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
  • Strong attention to detail and organization skills
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • Proficient computer skills using various software packages
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Strong relationship building skills

Education and Experience

  • 3 – 5 years of Health/Life Underwriting experience
  • BA/BS degree preferred or related work experience


The pay range for the role is $45,200 to $76,900. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.


OUR BENEFITS

As a Chubb corporate employee, you have access to one of the most comprehensive benefit plans in the business, designed to meet your needs and help you reach your financial goals. More details can be found here. Chubb is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive compensation package that is appropriate in the market where they work. Below are several of the many benefits we offer our employees:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A company-match 401(k) plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee referral bonuses


ABOUT COMBINED INSURANCE

Combined Insurance Company of America is a Chubb company and a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products in North America. Headquartered in Chicago, with satellite office in Columbia, SC, Combined is celebrating over 100 years in business. We are committed to making the world of supplemental insurance easy to access and understand. The company has an A rating by the Better Business Bureau and an A (Superior) financial strength rating by A.M. Best. We are ranked by VIQTORY as the number one Military Friendly® Employer in 2023 (over $1 billion revenue category), marking Combined's twelfth consecutive year on the Top 10 list. We pride ourselves on approaching all situations with a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) and encouraging collaboration.


ABOUT CHUBB

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.


Salary : $45,200 - $76,900

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