Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- MM Complex Property
Zurich North AmericaHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- 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 with Microsoft Office.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Market facing, Property underwriting experience.
- 3 or more years of Underwriting experience in Middle Market or larger.
- Ability to effectively assess risk.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong retail broker relationships.
- 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.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
- CPCU and ARM a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
- Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10% for Underwriting Specialist and 15% for Executive Underwriter.
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