Zurich 56 Company Ltd
E&S Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)
Zurich 56 Company Ltd, New York, New York, us, 10261
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. While this position will be based out of Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, New York City, NY, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX or Rocky Hill, CT, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers. In this role you will be working 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. This role will be filled at either a Senior or AVP Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. Responsibilities
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 be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory Role Specific 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 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 Qualifications
Senior E&S Primary Casualty 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 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 area AVP, E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter Basic 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 Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area 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
At 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. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. 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%. Additional Information
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 - New York, AM - Chicago, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Schaumburg Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JR1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID
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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. While this position will be based out of Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, New York City, NY, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX or Rocky Hill, CT, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers. In this role you will be working 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. This role will be filled at either a Senior or AVP Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. Responsibilities
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 be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory Role Specific 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 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 Qualifications
Senior E&S Primary Casualty 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 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 area AVP, E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter Basic 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 Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area 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
At 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. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. 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%. Additional Information
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 - New York, AM - Chicago, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Schaumburg Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JR1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID
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