Zurich North America
National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)
Zurich North America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Zurich North America is seeking an experienced National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP). We are looking for talented professionals to join our Atlanta, New York and Chicago offices. The role is based in a Zurich office location with the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. Responsibilities
Proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities. Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting National Account business. Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities. Contributing to the development and completion of proposals. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters. Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals. Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account. Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and/or territory. Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date. Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit. Senior Underwriter 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, 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 area AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience working in a team environment AVP Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support Area AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience working in a team environment Experience with Umbrella underwriting Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree CPCU Advanced knowledge of National Account Excess Casualty product lines Knowledge of National Account Primary Casualty and loss sensitive programs and accounts Strong broker/customer relationships Excellent communication skills Excellent skills in relationship building Strong presentation skills Results oriented Compensation & Benefits
Zurich notes that compensation is influenced by office location, role, skill set, and experience. Total rewards may include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The combined salary range for this position is $98,300.00 - $213,000.00. Senior level: $98,300.00 - $161,000.00 with 15% short-term incentive; AVP level: $130,000.00 - $213,000.00 with 20% short-term incentive. Additional Information
Location(s): AM - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Chicago. Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No. Equal Opportunity
Zurich 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.
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Zurich North America is seeking an experienced National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP). We are looking for talented professionals to join our Atlanta, New York and Chicago offices. The role is based in a Zurich office location with the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. Responsibilities
Proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities. Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting National Account business. Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities. Contributing to the development and completion of proposals. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters. Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals. Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account. Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and/or territory. Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date. Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit. Senior Underwriter 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, 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 area AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience working in a team environment AVP Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support Area AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience working in a team environment Experience with Umbrella underwriting Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree CPCU Advanced knowledge of National Account Excess Casualty product lines Knowledge of National Account Primary Casualty and loss sensitive programs and accounts Strong broker/customer relationships Excellent communication skills Excellent skills in relationship building Strong presentation skills Results oriented Compensation & Benefits
Zurich notes that compensation is influenced by office location, role, skill set, and experience. Total rewards may include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The combined salary range for this position is $98,300.00 - $213,000.00. Senior level: $98,300.00 - $161,000.00 with 15% short-term incentive; AVP level: $130,000.00 - $213,000.00 with 20% short-term incentive. Additional Information
Location(s): AM - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Chicago. Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No. Equal Opportunity
Zurich 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.
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