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Underwriter, MidwestHoneycomb Insurance • Chicago, IL, United States
Underwriter, Midwest

Underwriter, Midwest

Honeycomb Insurance • Chicago, IL, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Underwriter, Midwest

Chicago, IL

Honeycomb

At Honeycomb, we're not just building technology, we're reshaping the future of insurance.

In 2025, Honeycomb was recognized by Dun & Bradstreet as "Top 10 Best Start Up Companies to Work For" in Israel and named by LinkedIn as "Top 10 Startups in Chicago".

How did we earn these honors?

Honeycomb is a rapidly growing global startup, generously backed by top-tier investors and powered by an exceptional team of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers. Dual-headquartered in Chicago and Tel Aviv (R&D center), and with 5 offices across the U.S., we are reinventing the commercial real estate insurance industry, an industry long overdue for disruption. Just as importantly, we ensure every employee feels deeply connected to our mission and one another.

With over $55B in insured assets, Honeycomb operates across 20+ major states, covering 60% of the U.S. population and increasing its coverage.

If you're looking for a place where innovation is celebrated, culture actually means something, and smart people challenge you to be better every day - Honeycomb might be exactly what you've been looking for.

What You'll Do:

Next-generation risk assessment deinvesting away from binary underwriting and revisioning risk selection utilizing mega data, AI and curiosity. Modernized underwriting using cutting edge technology to more accurately and quickly assess risk, price and bespoke coverage/terms to profitably grow and manage a book of business. Honeycomb offers an environment of personal and career growth to achieve your best self through mentorship, engaging project assignments, personalized training and development, and internal and exterior exposure opportunities to expand your network and sphere of influence.

  • Quote and release new and renewal business that has been either referred from underwriting algorithm or seeking changes that exceed user authority thresholds
  • Analyze and approve requested policy changes
  • Maintain familiarity and compliance with state insurance regulations and ISO rules for all states within assigned underwriting territory
  • Maintain open, transparent and supportive communications with team members and interdivisional partners
  • Monitor portfolio composition via reports, audits and inspections
  • Support marketing functions and efforts to build and promote Honeycomb
  • Complete special projects and assignments
  • Some travel as deemed necessary <20%

Basic Requirements

  • 2 -4 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience (Commercial Habitational experience strongly preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience preferred
  • Retail agency relationship preferred
  • Curiosity, hardworking, self-accountable, positive attitude, humble and fun
  • Have an opinion, share your opinion and be open to other opinions
  • Passion to obtain, retain and employ knowledge as well as share knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Hybrid availability: Must be able to work from our downtown Chicago office three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday)

Benefits & Compensation:

  • Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 (Pending Experience) + Bonus
  • ISO stock options
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • HSA with company contributions
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Flexible time off
  • 10 company-paid holidays
  • Paid family leave
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