Confidential Client Associate, Underwriting- Chicago, June 2027
The Confidential Client Associate Underwriting role is an entry-level position designed to develop early career talent in the insurance industry through a comprehensive two-year program. Associates engage in underwriting risk assessment, collaborative projects, and technical training while receiving mentoring and executive networking opportunities. This role offers a foundation for career growth within Confidential Client, emphasizing professional development and contribution to team results.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring for an Associate, Underwriting as part of a structured two-year early-career associate program. This is an entry-level underwriting role where you will learn to evaluate risk, use underwriting tools, and support insureds and brokers with thoughtful, data-informed recommendations.
Key responsibilities:
- Review and analyze exposures to determine appropriate coverage and pricing
- Use underwriting systems and analytical tools to assess risk
- Assist with policy documentation, endorsements, and renewals
- Participate in cohort-based projects and collaborative assignments
- Communicate findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders
- Apply technical training to real-world underwriting workflows
- Learn from mentors and senior underwriters; incorporate feedback to improve decisions
Program Details
This role is part of a two-year Associate program designed to accelerate learning through technical training, experiential assignments, cohort collaboration, and executive engagement. You will rotate through assignments that build underwriting judgment, technical skills, and business acumen while receiving mentorship and performance feedback.
Who You Are / Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an early-career professional or recent graduate who demonstrates academic achievement, initiative, and leadership potential.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree (all majors considered)
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
Preferred:
- Internship, summer work, or part-time experience related to business, finance, insurance, or analytics
- Leadership experience in campus activities, community service, athletics, or similar
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Eagerness to learn technical underwriting concepts and tools
Note: Sponsorship (now or in the future) is not available for this role. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $60,000 — $75,000 (actual offer will depend on skills, experience, and applicable geographic differentials)
- May be eligible for discretionary annual incentive program
- Comprehensive benefits package (details available from Confidential Client)
Why This Role
Joining this associate program gives you:
- Structured technical and experiential training tailored to underwriting
- Cohort-based learning and networking opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced underwriters and direct access to leadership
- A clear early-career pathway in the insurance/underwriting field
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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