Zurich North America
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- Middle Market
Zurich North America, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets
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Recruiting Consultant at Zurich North America 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 have assembled 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 Property & Casualty team in New England and hire an experienced P&C Underwriter to work out of our Boston office or hybrid in the state of New Hampshire or Maine. 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 Middle Markets P&C insurance needs.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
Leverage your P&C underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation, and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
Work collaboratively across business units including claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
Use your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
Underwriting Specialist Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
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.
Executive Underwriter Required 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 AND
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Established relationships with Property & Casualty broker partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
CPCU and ARM a plus.
Compensation and Benefits The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 – $165,000.00. The Underwriting Specialist Level ranges from $75,000.00 – $125,000.00, with a 10% short‑term incentive bonus. The Executive Underwriter Level ranges from $98,500.00 – $165,000.00, with a 15% short‑term incentive bonus. Compensation is influenced by office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 and Remote Working New Hampshire (Virtual Office), Boston, MA (Virtual Office), Maine (Virtual Office). Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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Recruiting Consultant at Zurich North America 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 have assembled 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 Property & Casualty team in New England and hire an experienced P&C Underwriter to work out of our Boston office or hybrid in the state of New Hampshire or Maine. 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 Middle Markets P&C insurance needs.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
Leverage your P&C underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation, and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
Work collaboratively across business units including claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
Use your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
Underwriting Specialist Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
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.
Executive Underwriter Required 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 AND
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Established relationships with Property & Casualty broker partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
CPCU and ARM a plus.
Compensation and Benefits The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 – $165,000.00. The Underwriting Specialist Level ranges from $75,000.00 – $125,000.00, with a 10% short‑term incentive bonus. The Executive Underwriter Level ranges from $98,500.00 – $165,000.00, with a 15% short‑term incentive bonus. Compensation is influenced by office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 and Remote Working New Hampshire (Virtual Office), Boston, MA (Virtual Office), Maine (Virtual Office). Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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