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Senior Underwriter, Midwest

Honeycomb Insurance
Chicago, IL Other
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
What You'll Do

Next-generation risk assessment - divesting from binary underwriting and revisioning risk selection utilizing mega data, AI and curiosity. Modernized underwriting using cutting edge technology to more accurately and quickly assess risk, price and bespoke coverage/terms to profitably grow and manage a book of business spanning Habitational and Lessor's Risk Only (LRO) package and excess liability. Honeycomb offers an environment of personal and career growth to achieve your best self through mentorship, engaging project assignments, personalized training and development, and internal and exterior exposure opportunities to expand your network and sphere of influence.

  • Quote and release new and renewal Lessor's Risk Only (LRO) and habitational business that has been either referred from underwriting algorithm or seeking changes that exceed user authority thresholds
  • Analyze and approve requested policy changes across the LRO and Habitational portfolio
  • Maintain familiarity and compliance with state insurance regulations and ISO rules for all states within assigned underwriting territory
  • Maintain open, transparent and supportive communications with team members and interdivisional partners
  • Monitor portfolio composition via reports, audits and inspections
  • Support marketing functions and efforts to build and promote Honeycomb
  • Complete special projects and assignments
  • Some travel as deemed necessary <20%
Basic Requirements
  • 4 years of underwriting/insurance experience with a strong LRO background required; Commercial Habitational and Specialty Property experience is a valued addition to that background, not a standalone requirement
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience preferred
  • Retail agency relationship preferred
  • AI Proficiency and desire to seek automation and efficiency opportunities
  • Curiosity, hardworking, self-accountable, positive attitude, humble and fun
  • Have an opinion, share your opinion and be open to other opinions
  • Passion to obtain, retain and employ knowledge - as well as share knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • This position is remote in the Midwest or Hybrid out of our Chicago Office, 3X weekly
Benefits
  • Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 (Pending Experience) Bonus
  • Health Benefits
  • Employee options grant
  • 401K with employer match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Paid national holiday

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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