Zurich Insurance Company
Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets (Mid-Senior or Senior)
Zurich Insurance Company, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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. What you can expect in a Market Facing, Middle Markets Underwriting position at Zurich :
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 theMid-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.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
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.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support are
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
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. 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. Location(s) : AM - Seattle, AM - Oregon Virtual Office, AM - Portland Remote Working : Hybrid Schedule : Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered : No Linkedin Recruiter Tag : #LI-WL1 #LI-ASSOCIATE
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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. What you can expect in a Market Facing, Middle Markets Underwriting position at Zurich :
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 theMid-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.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
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.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support are
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
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. 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. Location(s) : AM - Seattle, AM - Oregon Virtual Office, AM - Portland Remote Working : Hybrid Schedule : Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered : No Linkedin Recruiter Tag : #LI-WL1 #LI-ASSOCIATE
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