Zurich 56 Company Ltd
Underwriter – Energy Property
Zurich is hiring for an Underwriter – Energy Property to join our quickly growing and dynamic Energy Property team in Houston! While this position will be based out of our Houston office, 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 three days per week.
Zurich Energy is a leading provider of insurance solutions in the Energy industry and has supported Energy clients for over 30 years. By providing a broad array of products and services, we work with our customers to support their key business goals, while assisting to reduce their overall cost of risk. Our team of experienced underwriting specialists strive to provide solutions to address today’s challenges and collaborate with clients to address emerging risks. Sustainable Energy carriers a significant amount of momentum within Zurich North America, being a key growth initiative, and investment across the organization.
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.
Identifying gaps and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor.
Underwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal business.
Market facing and production within the growing Property division.
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations, and guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 1 or more years’ experience in the underwriting area.
Strong technical skills.
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 proposed salary range for this position is $61,700.00 – $101,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.
Location Location: AM – Houston
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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.
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Zurich Energy is a leading provider of insurance solutions in the Energy industry and has supported Energy clients for over 30 years. By providing a broad array of products and services, we work with our customers to support their key business goals, while assisting to reduce their overall cost of risk. Our team of experienced underwriting specialists strive to provide solutions to address today’s challenges and collaborate with clients to address emerging risks. Sustainable Energy carriers a significant amount of momentum within Zurich North America, being a key growth initiative, and investment across the organization.
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.
Identifying gaps and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor.
Underwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal business.
Market facing and production within the growing Property division.
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations, and guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 1 or more years’ experience in the underwriting area.
Strong technical skills.
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 proposed salary range for this position is $61,700.00 – $101,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.
Location Location: AM – Houston
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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.
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