Underwriting Specialist Or Executive Underwriter Excess Casualty
Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Excess Casualty to join our growing Construction team! We are open to hiring an experienced Underwriter in one of the following locations : Chicago, IL, Overland Park, KS, Pittsburgh, PA, Independence, OH, or Minneapolis, MN. While we are open to one of these locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office / market three days per week. The ideal candidate with have a background in Excess Casualty and / or Construction. This role will be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
What you can expect in an Underwriting position at Zurich :
- Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers in the Construction industry in support of business objectives
- Leverage your casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation, and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business
- Work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry
- Be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory
In this role you will be responsible for :
Underwriting and pricing a solid renewal bookIdentifying and analyzing new growth opportunitiesEnsuring that accounts are qualified, meet with the organization's appetite and are balanced with sound business opportunityMaking agent / broker / customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purposeOverseeing negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closing dealsEnsuring cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the Zurich customerUnderwriting Specialist Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaAND Knowledge of line / s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelinesAND Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal businessAND Experience with Microsoft OfficeExecutive Underwriter Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaAND Knowledge of line / s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelinesAND Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal businessAND Experience with Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeStrong verbal and written communication skillsAt Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more. Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.