Engineering Lines Underwriter

Engineering Lines Underwriter AI Powered. Human Driven. HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. As a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, we manage the industrial lines division of the Talanx Group. With an international network spanning over 150 countries, we deliver sophisticated domestic and global insurance solutions to U.

S.-based multinational and middle-market companies across a wide range of industries. 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.

The Engineering Lines Underwriter is responsible for underwriting and managing complex engineering and builders risk accounts while supporting profitable portfolio growth. This role applies advanced technical underwriting expertise, disciplined risk assessment, and market knowledge across engineering lines, working closely with brokers, clients, and internal partners to deliver sustainable underwriting results aligned with the company’s risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite Engineering Lines and Builders Risk business (including CAR/EAR, Contractors’ Plant and Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Machinery Breakdown, and DSU/ALOP) within delegated authority Assess complex project risks by reviewing construction details, contract structures, loss history, engineering reports, and project timelines Analyze risk quality, exposure, and pricing adequacy to support profitable underwriting decisions Develop and negotiate terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, and pricing with brokers and clients Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Claims, Reinsurance, and Global Engineering teams to deliver comprehensive risk solutions Manage a portfolio of engineering risks, monitoring performance, loss trends, and accumulation Support renewal strategy, new business development, and market initiatives Contribute to underwriting guidelines, product enhancements, and process improvements Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior underwriters and underwriting staff Ensure compliance with underwriting standards, pricing tools, governance requirements, and regulatory guidelines Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related field 5+ years of engineering lines or builders risk underwriting experience Strong technical knowledge of CAR/EAR projects, CPE/CPM, DSU/ALOP, and Machinery Breakdown risks Proven ability to analyze complex construction and industrial risks Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to make sound underwriting decisions within delegated authority Base salary range for this position is $110,000–$130,000 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.

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