Underwriter - Programs
Ryan Specialty Group
Chicago, IL · $140k–$175k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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Where Chicago, IL ranks
Where Chicago, IL placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,085 openings · of 55
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes1,085 openings · of 44
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest82 / 100 · of 17
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Great Lakes83 / 100 · of 14
- #1Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Midwest89 / 100 · of 17
- #1Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Great Lakes87 / 100 · of 14
Rankings about finance jobs
- Best cities for finance jobs #1 New York (1,932 openings)
- Best cities for finance pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($162k)
- Most requested AI skills in finance jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.3%)
- AI tools named most often in finance jobs #1 Claude (0.55%)
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $157,500 a year. Across 54 open underwriter listings that state pay, the middle half runs $79,000 to $122,500 and the median is $102,500. That is 54% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
Position SummaryRyan Specialty National Programs is seeking an experienced and growth-oriented Program Underwriter to join our expanding Business Services & Contractors team.This role is responsible for underwriting, managing, and growing a profitable portfolio of specialized...