Zurich 56 Company Ltd
UA Associate - Middle Markets (Overland Park, KS or Chicago, IL)
Zurich 56 Company Ltd, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Zurich North America is currently hiring an UA Associate to join the Middle Markets team! As an UA Associate, you will support and work closely with experienced Underwriters in the review and analysis of risks. You will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your research and analytical skills to effectively assess risk and grow your career.
At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. This is a hybrid work position, however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American office locations: Overland Park, KS or Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
Reviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies.
Provides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products.
Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager. Working collaboratively with assigned underwriters.
Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
Knowledge of data collection and analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Insurance industry knowledge
Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and coworkers
Enjoys working with details and providing accurate data in a timely manner
Self-directed to meet deadlines
5% Travel
Compensation and Benefits 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. For this position, the hourly range is $23.37- $38.22, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%.
offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.
Location Overland Park, KS or Chicago, IL
Hybrid work model – hybrid/remote general type working schedule. Full Time employment.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement 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.
Notes Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. This is a hybrid work position, however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American office locations: Overland Park, KS or Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
Reviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies.
Provides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products.
Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager. Working collaboratively with assigned underwriters.
Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
Knowledge of data collection and analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Insurance industry knowledge
Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and coworkers
Enjoys working with details and providing accurate data in a timely manner
Self-directed to meet deadlines
5% Travel
Compensation and Benefits 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. For this position, the hourly range is $23.37- $38.22, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%.
offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.
Location Overland Park, KS or Chicago, IL
Hybrid work model – hybrid/remote general type working schedule. Full Time employment.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement 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.
Notes Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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