Commercial insurance underwriter

General information

Ref # 20972

Remote? No

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?

The Opportunity

Evaluates risks according to location, physical and moral hazards, underwriting guidelines and loss experience in order to accept, decline or modify submission. Also, evaluates information received concerning risk characteristics, inspection reports, producer information, etc. May review loss experience of individual accounts and assigned territory. Must have insurance background.

Location: hybrid role in Detroit, MI or Schaumburg, IL (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

The Work Itself

• Serves as a consultant to Producers, customer service, and claims personnel, as required.
• Works closely with internal Producers to place insurance coverage within Ally's DOL program(s).
• Submits complex or unusual risks or exposures, and risks exceeding one's underwriting authority level to appropriate parties for approval.
• May be assigned accounts or territories deemed to be more complex or have a catastrophic risk profile.
• Perform technical tasks and analysis required to support ongoing business operations.
• Articulate and present account's risk analysis and underwriting recommendations as needed. May collaborate with multiple teams to develop specialized proposals.

The Skills You Bring

• 2+ years of underwriting experience required, with a preferred focus on physical damage insurance underwriting.
• Prior leadership experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required, but 3+ years of applicable experience can be used in lieu of education.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs required
• Advanced knowledge in excel is required, i.e. x look ups, v look ups, pivot tables, and if formulas

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How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range:

An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Emerging: 55000

Experienced: 67500

Expert: 80000

Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan