Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Wholesale E&O and Cyber team! This position is dedicated to the wholesale broker channel and presents a great opportunity to join our Professional Liability & Cyber team in Chicago!
In this role, you will underwrite and perform financial analysis across professional liability E&O and Cyber risks. The position will have technical, transactional and market facing responsibilities; and it will also make contributions in the areas of product/proposition development, marketing, fulfillment, and portfolio management.
Responsibilities include:
- Generating, underwriting and analyzing E&O and Cyber new and renewal policies.
- Market facing and production with wholesale brokers.
- 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.
- Managing a portfolio of accounts and developing a pipeline of business.
- Collaborating and cross selling with other stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich.
Senior E&O/Cyber Underwriter Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Underwriting experience with E&O and Cyber products
- Established wholesale broker relationships in targeted region
- Service oriented and responsive
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office 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. The starting salary range for this position is $96,300.00 - $157,700.00.
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.
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
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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