Zurich North America
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
Zurich North America, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
Zurich North America is looking to hire an experienced Underwriter in 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 hiring preference for the following locations: New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta or Dallas. While we are open to nationwide locations, 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 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 level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset.
What you can expect in a Market Facing Underwriting position at Zurich:
You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers in the Construction industry 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 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.
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 the organization’s appetite and are balanced with sound business opportunity.
Making agent/broker/customer and 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 at least 3 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least 6 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and at least 1 year of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and at least 4 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND knowledge of line/s of business, legal and regulatory guidelines, time restraints for quotes, and experience with Microsoft Office.
Executive Underwriter Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least 10 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and at least 3 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and at least 8 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND knowledge of line/s of business, legal and regulatory guidelines, time restraints for quotes, and experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation The compensation 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%. Compensation is influenced by location, role, skill set and experience.
Employment Schedule: Full Time. Remote Working: Hybrid. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No. Location(s): AM – Chicago, AM – Independence, AM – Minneapolis, AM – Overland Park, AM – Pittsburgh.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
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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 level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset.
What you can expect in a Market Facing Underwriting position at Zurich:
You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers in the Construction industry 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 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.
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 the organization’s appetite and are balanced with sound business opportunity.
Making agent/broker/customer and 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 at least 3 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least 6 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and at least 1 year of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and at least 4 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND knowledge of line/s of business, legal and regulatory guidelines, time restraints for quotes, and experience with Microsoft Office.
Executive Underwriter Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least 10 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and at least 3 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and at least 8 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND knowledge of line/s of business, legal and regulatory guidelines, time restraints for quotes, and experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation The compensation 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%. Compensation is influenced by location, role, skill set and experience.
Employment Schedule: Full Time. Remote Working: Hybrid. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No. Location(s): AM – Chicago, AM – Independence, AM – Minneapolis, AM – Overland Park, AM – Pittsburgh.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
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