Construction Casualty Underwriter (Senior Levell III or Level IV AVP)

Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. • New York, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Construction Casualty Underwriter (Senior Level III or Level IV AVP)

Zurich is currently hiring an experienced Construction Casualty Underwriter (Senior Level III or Level IV AVP) to join the Construction team from New York!

Zurich is one of the leading insurance providers in the construction industry, and our mission is to provide creative solutions for the risks our customers face today and in the future.

As a Construction Casualty Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, and Worker’s Compensation. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners within the New York area. This is an exciting time to join Construction at Zurich!

This role will be filled at either the Senior Underwriter (Level III) or AVP Underwriter (Level IV). The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

The Construction Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:

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 the point of sale.
Market facing and production within the growing Construction division.
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.

Senior Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level III) Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Brokerage 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.

Construction Casualty Underwriter Basic Qualifications (AVP Level IV):

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree.
Technical knowledge of Construction Casualty Underwriting.
Established broker relationships (retail brokers) within New York.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. The combined salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $205,000.00. The starting salary range for the Construction Casualty Underwriter Senior is $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 and for the Construction Casualty Underwriter AVP is $150,000.00 - $205,000.00.

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.