Construction Casualty Underwriter (Senior OR AVP)
Zurich is currently hiring an experienced Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level III or IV, AVP) to join the Construction team in Michigan! The position would be remote.
Zurich is one of the leading insurance providers in the construction industry, 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 in Michigan. This is an exciting time to join Construction at Zurich!
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 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.
OR
AVP, Level IV Underwriter Basic Qualifications:
- 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.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Technical knowledge of Construction Casualty Underwriting.
- Established broker relationships (retail brokers) in Michigan.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.
As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet.
Location(s): AM - Michigan Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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