Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)
Zurich is seeking an experienced Middle Markets Underwriter to be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, Austin, or Houston, TX. You will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis if you’re in Houston or remotely (San Antonio or Austin). 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.
Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills, and solution-focused problem-solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end-to-end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs.
As a Middle Markets Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. 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 Select Brokers in the South Central region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!
This role will be filled at either the Senior or AVP underwriting level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
The Middle Markets 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.
- 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 Middle Markets 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.
Senior Underwriter Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Brokerage 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.
- AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
- Experience working in a team environment.
AVP Basic Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Ability to effectively assess risk.
- Strong retail broker relationships within the South Central region.
- 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.
- PC and related software skills.
- CPCU and ARM a plus.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Location(s): AM - San Antonio, AM - Austin, AM - Houston
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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