Property Executive Underwriter

Who We Are 
HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, which manages the industrial lines division of the Talanx Group. Our broad and flexible portfolio of products and services combined with our international network of local insurers in more than 150 countries, provide us the ability to offer a wide range of domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S. based multinational companies.

 

With Xcelerate29, HDI is shaping its future by becoming a Trusted Global Player, achieving Next-level Excellence, and building a Forward-thinking Organisation. This direction helps HDI Global lead the profitable growth game as a globally connected business, raise the bar every day through stronger underwriting, claims, and investment performance, and win tomorrow by starting today with a lean, fast, resilient, and future-ready organisation. Together, these priorities support profitable growth, sustainable profitability, global consistency, digital transformation, AI acceleration, smart cost leadership, and stronger collaboration across teams and markets. They also reflect our focus on being a workplace of choice by building a future-ready workforce where people learn, grow, adapt to technology change, and contribute to long-term success.

 

Job Overview
We are currently seeking a seasoned Property Executive Underwriter to join our team. This role focuses on underwriting large and complex property risks across a wide array of industry sectors, contributing to the profitability and strategic growth of our portfolio. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite and manage a book of large, complex property accounts, including shared and layered placements, high-hazard occupancies, and multinational programs. 
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key brokers, clients, and industry partners to drive profitable growth. 
• Assess and price risks by analyzing complex property exposures, including natural catastrophe modeling, and loss history. 
• Collaborate across departments, including Risk Engineering, Claims, and Reinsurance, to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs. 
• Lead negotiations on terms and conditions, endorsements, and manuscript wordings to ensure appropriate coverage and risk mitigation. 
• Stay up to date on market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging risks, contributing to pricing strategies, product development, and underwriting guidelines. 
• Represent HDI at industry events and client meetings to promote our capabilities and expand market presence.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years of commercial property underwriting experience, with a focus on large accounts, complex occupancies, or multinational programs. 
• Bachelor's degree required; industry certifications such as CPCU, ARM, or equivalent preferred. 
• Strong technical underwriting expertise in property lines including fire, natural catastrophe, manufacturing, real estate, and logistics. 
• In-depth knowledge of property forms, manuscript wording, reinsurance structures, and pricing methodologies. 
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence at a senior level with both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to mentor and coach junior team members.  
• Proven experience in building and maintaining broker and client relationships in major hubs. 
• Willingness to travel for client, broker, and industry engagements. 

Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this position is $170,000–$220,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on experience, education, and geographic location.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Telemedicine, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Group and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Transit and Parking benefits.

Additional Information:

• HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Recruitment Agencies: All resumes submitted without prior HR authorization will be considered unsolicited.

HDI Global Insurance Company participates in E-Verify.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen. Testing will be conducted in compliance with applicable state and local laws.