Zurich 56 Company Ltd
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- MM Complex Property
Zurich 56 Company Ltd, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Zurich is seeking an Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- MM Complex Property to join our Middle Markets team in the Midwest Market. This role will be based out of one of the following Zurich offices: Chicago IL, Schaumburg IL, Edina MN, Independence OH, Pittsburgh, Kansas City STL, Wisconsin Virtual, or Michigan Virtual.
As a Complex Property Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets property business. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your property underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the Midwest region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!
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 involves 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 presence and production within the growing Middle Markets property division in the region
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 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
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Market facing, Property underwriting experience
3 or more years of Underwriting experience in Middle Market or larger.
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong retail broker relationships
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
CPCU and ARM a plus
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $74,300.00 - $161,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $74,300.00 - $121,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Please note:
Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Edina, AM - Independence, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Schaumburg, AM - St. Louis, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered:No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-AK1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID
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As a Complex Property Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets property business. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your property underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the Midwest region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!
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 involves 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 presence and production within the growing Middle Markets property division in the region
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 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
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Market facing, Property underwriting experience
3 or more years of Underwriting experience in Middle Market or larger.
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong retail broker relationships
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility
CPCU and ARM a plus
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $74,300.00 - $161,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $74,300.00 - $121,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Please note:
Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Edina, AM - Independence, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Schaumburg, AM - St. Louis, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered:No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-AK1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID
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