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Commercial Insurance Recruiting in Chicago, IL

The Midwest's Premier Wholesale & E&S Insurance Hub

Chicago is the Midwest's dominant commercial insurance market and one of the top wholesale and E&S brokerage centers in the country. The Loop and surrounding suburbs host major wholesale operations, specialty carrier offices, and national brokerage regional headquarters. SHG has deep candidate relationships across Chicago's commercial insurance community.

Wholesale / E&SCommercial LinesUnderwritingRisk ManagementClaimsAgency Leadership

Chicago Salary Insight: Chicago's wholesale and E&S market is highly competitive for talent. Wholesale Brokers average $80,000–$130,000. E&S Underwriting Managers in Chicago command $110,000–$160,000. Commercial Lines leadership roles regularly exceed $140,000 in total compensation.

Why Chicago Insurance Firms Choose SHG

Chicago Insurance Market Knowledge

Deep understanding of Chicago's commercial insurance hiring environment — salary norms, talent availability, and what agencies, carriers, and MGAs are competing for in this market.

Pre-Built Talent Pipelines

We don't start from zero when you call. Active candidate relationships across Chicago mean faster time-to-fill and better quality hires for permanent roles.

Permanent Placement Only

Every search in Chicago is direct hire. No temps, no contract-to-perm. Your hire is a full-time, permanent team member — backed by our retention guarantee.

Key Insurance Employers in Chicago

Chicago hosts major wholesale operations for AmWINS, Ryan Specialty, and Burns & Wilcox, plus carrier regional offices for Zurich, CNA, and Markel. The Loop and Schaumburg are primary hiring corridors.

Commercial Insurance Jobs We Recruit For in Chicago

SHG places commercial insurance professionals at all seniority levels in Chicago — from account managers and producers to executives and directors. All placements are direct hire, permanent positions. Submit your resume to be considered for Chicago openings.

Commercial Lines Account Manager
Insurance Producer — Commercial
Commercial Lines Underwriter
E&S / Surplus Lines Underwriter
Claims Adjuster — Property & Casualty
Enterprise Risk Manager
Branch Manager / Agency Leader
MGA Underwriting Specialist
Wholesale Broker
Insurance Executive — VP & Director Level

Commercial Insurance Jobs in Chicago — FAQ

QWhat commercial insurance jobs are available in Chicago, IL?

Chicago is the Midwest's top wholesale and E&S insurance market. SHG recruits for wholesale brokers, E&S underwriters, commercial lines account managers, risk managers, and senior insurance executives across the Chicago metro and suburbs.

QWhat do commercial insurance professionals earn in Chicago?

Chicago commercial insurance compensation reflects the city's market depth. Wholesale Brokers average $80,000–$130,000. E&S Underwriting Managers command $110,000–$160,000. Senior wholesale and specialty professionals regularly earn $130,000–$180,000 in total comp.

QWhich insurance companies hire in Chicago, IL?

Chicago hosts major wholesale operations for AmWINS, Ryan Specialty, and Burns & Wilcox, plus carrier regional offices for Zurich, CNA, and Markel. The Loop and Schaumburg are the primary commercial insurance hiring corridors.

Nearby Markets We Also Recruit In

Schaumburg, ILNaperville, ILOak Brook, ILRosemont, ILDowners Grove, IL

SHG recruits commercial insurance professionals across Chicago and all surrounding markets in Illinois. View all Illinois markets →

For Chicago Employers

Hire Commercial Insurance Talent in Chicago

Looking for a commercial lines account manager, underwriter, claims professional, or insurance executive in Chicago? SHG delivers permanent placements — not temps — with a retention guarantee on every search.

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For Chicago Candidates

Find a Commercial Insurance Job in Chicago

SHG works with top agencies, carriers, and MGAs in Chicago to fill permanent commercial insurance positions. If you're in commercial lines, underwriting, claims, risk management, or E&S — we want to hear from you.

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About SHG — Commercial Insurance Recruiters in Chicago, IL

Stone Hendricks Group (SHG) is a national commercial insurance recruiting firm providing permanent placement services exclusively for the insurance industry. We serve Chicago agencies, insurance carriers, MGAs, and wholesale brokers with specialist commercial insurance recruiting across commercial lines, P&C, underwriting, claims, risk management, and E&S / surplus lines.

Unlike generalist staffing firms, SHG works exclusively in commercial insurance — meaning our candidate pipelines, market knowledge, and hiring process are purpose-built for insurance organizations in Chicago and across Illinois. Every placement is direct hire and permanent, backed by our industry-leading retention guarantee.

Chicago Insurance Salary Benchmarks

Chicago commercial insurance compensation reflects the city's cost of living and market depth. Senior wholesale brokers and E&S underwriters regularly earn $130,000–$180,000 in total comp.

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Recruiting across all of Illinois?

SHG recruits commercial insurance professionals in every major market across Illinois.

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