Zurich North America
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
Zurich North America, Independence, Ohio, United States, 44131
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
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Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
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Zurich North America
1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter – Excess Casualty to join our growing Excess Casualty team. We are open to hiring an experienced Underwriter in any location commutable to a Zurich office, with a hiring preference for New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta or Dallas. While we are open to locations nationwide, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Excess Casualty and/or Construction.
This role will be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
What you can expect in a Market Facing Underwriting position at Zurich:
Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers in the Construction industry in support of business objectives.
Leverage your casualty 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 but not limited to claims, finance, risk engineering, actuarial, and technical underwriting—while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
Be empowered to use your market‑facing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Underwriting and pricing a solid renewal book.
Identifying and analyzing new growth opportunities.
Ensuring that accounts are qualified, meet with the organization's appetite, and are balanced with sound business opportunity.
Making agent/broker/customer on‑sight calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Overseeing negotiations of terms & conditions and closing deals.
Ensuring cross‑sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the Zurich customer.
Underwriting Specialist Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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 line(s) 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 Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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 AND
Knowledge of line(s) of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation: 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 $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
Legal and Equity Statements: Zurich 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.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.
Location(s) and Work Arrangement:
Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Independence, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Overland Park, AM - Pittsburgh.
Remote Working: Hybrid.
Employment Details:
Schedule: Full Time.
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
role at
Zurich North America
1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter – Excess Casualty to join our growing Excess Casualty team. We are open to hiring an experienced Underwriter in any location commutable to a Zurich office, with a hiring preference for New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta or Dallas. While we are open to locations nationwide, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Excess Casualty and/or Construction.
This role will be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
What you can expect in a Market Facing Underwriting position at Zurich:
Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers in the Construction industry in support of business objectives.
Leverage your casualty 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 but not limited to claims, finance, risk engineering, actuarial, and technical underwriting—while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
Be empowered to use your market‑facing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Underwriting and pricing a solid renewal book.
Identifying and analyzing new growth opportunities.
Ensuring that accounts are qualified, meet with the organization's appetite, and are balanced with sound business opportunity.
Making agent/broker/customer on‑sight calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Overseeing negotiations of terms & conditions and closing deals.
Ensuring cross‑sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the Zurich customer.
Underwriting Specialist Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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 line(s) 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 Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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 AND
Knowledge of line(s) of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation: 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 $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
Legal and Equity Statements: Zurich 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.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.
Location(s) and Work Arrangement:
Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Independence, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Overland Park, AM - Pittsburgh.
Remote Working: Hybrid.
Employment Details:
Schedule: Full Time.
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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