Zurich 56 Company Ltd
Senior Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets
Zurich 56 Company Ltd, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets
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 Los Angeles, CA 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 office 3 days a week.
As a Market Facing Middle Markets Underwriter you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich\'s Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the LA region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!
Responsibilities
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 the Mid-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.
Basic Qualifications
Mid-Senior Underwriter:
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 3+ years of underwriting or market facing experience; OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 6+ years of claims or underwriting support experience; OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 1+ years of underwriting or market facing experience; OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4+ years of claims or underwriting support experience
Knowledge of Property and Casualty lines 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 with 5+ years of underwriting or market facing experience; OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 10+ years of claims or underwriting support experience; OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 3+ years of underwriting or market facing experience; OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8+ years of claims or underwriting support experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience with time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
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 include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The combined salary range for this position is $85,500.00 - $185,200.00. The proposed salary ranges are:
Mid-Senior level: $85,500.00 - $140,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility at 10%.
Senior level: $113,100.00 - $185,200.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility at 15%.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
About Zurich Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. 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. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.
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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 office 3 days a week.
As a Market Facing Middle Markets Underwriter you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich\'s Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the LA region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!
Responsibilities
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 the Mid-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.
Basic Qualifications
Mid-Senior Underwriter:
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 3+ years of underwriting or market facing experience; OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 6+ years of claims or underwriting support experience; OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 1+ years of underwriting or market facing experience; OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4+ years of claims or underwriting support experience
Knowledge of Property and Casualty lines 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 with 5+ years of underwriting or market facing experience; OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 10+ years of claims or underwriting support experience; OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 3+ years of underwriting or market facing experience; OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8+ years of claims or underwriting support experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience with time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
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 include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The combined salary range for this position is $85,500.00 - $185,200.00. The proposed salary ranges are:
Mid-Senior level: $85,500.00 - $140,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility at 10%.
Senior level: $113,100.00 - $185,200.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility at 15%.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
About Zurich Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. 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. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.
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