Zurich North America
E&S Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)
Zurich North America, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, us, 06067
Overview
Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP) to join the new E&S Primary Casualty team in our Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, New York City, NY or Rocky Hill, CT office. The role will be based out of Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, New York City, NY, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX or Rocky Hill, CT with a hybrid work arrangement. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers. You will work with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability. Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction. 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 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 use market-facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory. 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 the point of sale. Market facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division. Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules. Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments. Coaching, developing and empowering junior team members. Basic Qualifications
Senior E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter 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, E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter 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. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience Technical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&S Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers) Creative problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Compensation and Benefits
The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior level is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP level is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. Location and Employment Details
Locations: AM - New York, AM - Chicago, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Schaumburg. Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP) to join the new E&S Primary Casualty team in our Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, New York City, NY or Rocky Hill, CT office. The role will be based out of Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, New York City, NY, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX or Rocky Hill, CT with a hybrid work arrangement. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers. You will work with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability. Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction. 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 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 use market-facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory. 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 the point of sale. Market facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division. Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules. Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments. Coaching, developing and empowering junior team members. Basic Qualifications
Senior E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter 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, E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter 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. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience Technical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&S Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers) Creative problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Compensation and Benefits
The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior level is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP level is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. Location and Employment Details
Locations: AM - New York, AM - Chicago, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Schaumburg. Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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