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Zurich North America

Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets (Mid-Senior or Senior)

Zurich North America, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview Zurich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead. We’ve been committed to assembling a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. We are looking to add to our team in Seattle/Portland and hire an experienced Market Facing Property & Casualty Underwriter.

In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Property & Casualty insurance needs. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the Seattle office 3 days a week. We are also open to having this position virtually in Portland, OR.

As a Market Facing Middle Markets Underwriter you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the Pacific Northwest region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!

What you can expect

You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.

You will leverage your Property and Casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.

You will 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.

You will be empowered to use your technical underwriting, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.

This role will be filled at either the Mid-Senior or Senior Level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Mid-Senior Underwriter 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 area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND

Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines

Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business

Experience with Microsoft Office

Senior 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 area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support are AND

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business

Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Office experience

Compensation and benefits The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00-$165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Mid-Senior level is $75,000.00-$125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. For the Senior level is $98,500.00-$165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

Location and eligibility Location: Seattle; Portland, OR (Portland Virtual Office). Remote Working: Hybrid. Employment Type: Full-Time. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Additional information Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. Location(s): AM - Seattle, AM - Oregon Virtual Office, AM - Portland.

About Zurich North America Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

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