Property Underwriter (Level II or Sr. Level III)
Zurich is seeking a Property Underwriter (Level II OR Sr. Level III) for our National Accounts Insurance team in our Chicago office. We are also open to hiring at our offices in Edina, MN, St. Louis, Overland Park, Detroit, Pittsburgh, or Cleveland.
As Property Underwriter (Level II OR Sr. Level III) you will have a chance to use your marketing and analytical skills. Specifically, you will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, under general direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high level service to customers. This is a market facing position thus we are seeking someone with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of Property policies.
Some of the key accountabilities of this role include:
- Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
- Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business related needs, as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
- Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
- Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Basic Qualifications Level II:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
- Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting 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.
- Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical knowledge of commercial Property Underwriting.
- Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) in Midwestern Region.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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. 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 - Chicago, AM - Overland Park, AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Edina, AM - Independence, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Detroit, AM - St. Louis, AM - Farmington
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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