IAT Insurance Group

Insures specialized business and personal risks

Assistant Vice President, Inland Marine & Property Production Underwriter - Midwest Region

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field is required.
At least 9 years of inland marine and/or property underwriting experience is required.
Experience leading, mentoring, and managing underwriters is required.
A strong understanding of the insurance marketplace, including inland marine and property products, pricing, and competitive dynamics, is required.
The candidate must be able to develop broker relationships that support new and renewal business opportunities.
The candidate must be confident in risk selection, pricing, and deal structuring, including the use of deductibles, coverage features, or reinsurance where appropriate.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future for employment purposes.

Responsibilities

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, deciding when to proceed and when to decline.
Analyze submissions, loss history, exposure changes, and external data to make informed underwriting decisions.
Set risk-reflective pricing using advanced loss analysis and judgment aligned with company strategy.
Structure deals using coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance to meet client and company goals.
Interpret policies and contracts and provide guidance to brokers and internal partners, including claims.
Meet in person with distribution partners at least five times per month.
Perform other duties as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Industry designations such as CPCU, ARM, or AU are preferred.
A master's degree is preferred.
Exposure to loss control or risk engineering is preferred.

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:

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

Qualifications:

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, 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

Preferred to Have:

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Compensation:

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $97,880 – $213,030. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.

To view details of our full benefits, please visit:
https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits

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About the Company

IAT Insurance Group

Insures specialized business and personal risks

IAT Insurance Group insures businesses and individuals against property damage, liability claims and other risks that require specialized coverage. Its policies cover commercial trucks, moving and storage companies, aircraft and homes, while its surety bonds guarantee that contractors and other businesses meet obligations. The group underwrites policies, collects premiums and handles claims, and also sells reinsurance that takes on part of other insurers' liabilities. Coverage ranges from protection for goods in transit to legal claims against company directors, allowing customers to address risks beyond standard policies. IAT Insurance Group is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: Not listed

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