Zurich North America
Complex Property Underwriter, Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)
Zurich North America, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Complex Property Underwriter, Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)
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Zurich North America . Zurich is seeking a Complex Property Underwriter (Senior or AVP) to join our Middle Markets team in the East region. The role handles complex new and renewal Middle Markets property/casualty business and helps build relationships with select brokers in the East region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!
Responsibilities
Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs.
Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing
Using risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
Identifying gaps involves and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs
Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor
Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
Market facing presence and production within the growing Middle Markets property division in the East region
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Basic Qualifications Middle Markets Property Underwriter (Senior) 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 area
AVP Complex Property Underwriter 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 Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Market facing, Property underwriting experience
3 or more years of Underwriting experience in Middle Market or larger
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong retail broker relationships
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
CPCU and ARM a plus
Compensation and Benefits As an employee, 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 $122,900.00 - $266,300.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior level is $122,900.00 - $201,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP Level is $162,500.00 - $266,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Location and Employment Details Location(s): AM - New York
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Equal 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.
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role at
Zurich North America . Zurich is seeking a Complex Property Underwriter (Senior or AVP) to join our Middle Markets team in the East region. The role handles complex new and renewal Middle Markets property/casualty business and helps build relationships with select brokers in the East region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!
Responsibilities
Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs.
Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing
Using risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
Identifying gaps involves and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs
Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor
Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
Market facing presence and production within the growing Middle Markets property division in the East region
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Basic Qualifications Middle Markets Property Underwriter (Senior) 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 area
AVP Complex Property Underwriter 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 Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Market facing, Property underwriting experience
3 or more years of Underwriting experience in Middle Market or larger
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong retail broker relationships
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
CPCU and ARM a plus
Compensation and Benefits As an employee, 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 $122,900.00 - $266,300.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior level is $122,900.00 - $201,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP Level is $162,500.00 - $266,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Location and Employment Details Location(s): AM - New York
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Equal 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.
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