Hannover Digital Investments
Engineering Lines Executive Underwriter
Hannover Digital Investments, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Engineering Lines Executive Underwriter
Location: West Coast (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle)
About HDI Global Insurance Company 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. Our extensive portfolio of products and services, combined with an international network of local insurers in over 150 countries, enables us to offer comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.-based multinational companies.
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lines Executive Underwriter to strengthen our underwriting team. This role is responsible for profitable portfolio development across engineering lines—driven by technical expertise, disciplined underwriting, and strategic client engagement.
Job Description
Underwrite Engineering Lines and Builders Risk (CAR/EAR, Electronic Equipment, CPM/CPE, Machinery Breakdown, ALOP/DSU) within delegated authority.
Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to ensure sustainable profitability.
Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships; represent the company at meetings and industry events.
Identify new business opportunities and support growth strategies.
Manage and monitor portfolio performance, taking corrective actions when needed.
Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, pricing tools, and governance standards.
Work collaboratively in a global team.
Mentor junior underwriters and contribute to product development and market strategies.
Qualifications and Experience
8+ years in Engineering Lines and Builders Risk underwriting.
Deep expertise in CAR/EAR projects, CPE/CPM, DSU, and MBRs.
Proven ability to analyze complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, ideally with a network on the U.S. West Coast.
Experience with large industrial clients and multinational programs highly desirable.
Compensation The base salary range for this position is $180,000-210,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including experience, education, and location.
Benefits HDI Global Insurance Company offers 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
Compliance Notices Attention California Applicants: Click here to read HDI's California Personnel Privacy Notice
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Additional Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. HDI Global Insurance Company does not sponsor employment visas.
Recruitment Agencies: All resumes submitted without prior HR authorization will be considered unsolicited.
HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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About HDI Global Insurance Company 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. Our extensive portfolio of products and services, combined with an international network of local insurers in over 150 countries, enables us to offer comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.-based multinational companies.
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lines Executive Underwriter to strengthen our underwriting team. This role is responsible for profitable portfolio development across engineering lines—driven by technical expertise, disciplined underwriting, and strategic client engagement.
Job Description
Underwrite Engineering Lines and Builders Risk (CAR/EAR, Electronic Equipment, CPM/CPE, Machinery Breakdown, ALOP/DSU) within delegated authority.
Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to ensure sustainable profitability.
Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships; represent the company at meetings and industry events.
Identify new business opportunities and support growth strategies.
Manage and monitor portfolio performance, taking corrective actions when needed.
Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, pricing tools, and governance standards.
Work collaboratively in a global team.
Mentor junior underwriters and contribute to product development and market strategies.
Qualifications and Experience
8+ years in Engineering Lines and Builders Risk underwriting.
Deep expertise in CAR/EAR projects, CPE/CPM, DSU, and MBRs.
Proven ability to analyze complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, ideally with a network on the U.S. West Coast.
Experience with large industrial clients and multinational programs highly desirable.
Compensation The base salary range for this position is $180,000-210,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including experience, education, and location.
Benefits HDI Global Insurance Company offers 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
Compliance Notices Attention California Applicants: Click here to read HDI's California Personnel Privacy Notice
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Additional Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. HDI Global Insurance Company does not sponsor employment visas.
Recruitment Agencies: All resumes submitted without prior HR authorization will be considered unsolicited.
HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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