Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Multinational

Job Description

Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter – Multinational to join our team in the Central Region. This position will focus on Middle Market Multinational business and work out of one of the following office locations:
Overland Park, KS;
Chicago, IL;
Minneapolis, MN;
Cleveland, OH; or St. Louis, MO. While the role will be based in one of these locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis, being in the office 3 days a week. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.

As a member of Zurich’s Underwriting Team, you will have the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Multinational Casualty accounts. This market-facing position expects you to be visible in the marketplace 25% of the time.

Our motto:
One Carrier, One Solution – we are selling Multinational and Domestic business together to provide a holistic solution to multinational customers.

This role can be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed below.

Office locations:
Overland Park, KS;
Chicago, IL;
Minneapolis, MN;
Cleveland, OH;
St. Louis, MO.

Hybrid work: in-office 3 days a week with a flexible schedule. Full‑time position.

Schedule:

Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No.

• Underwrite, analyze, and generate new and renewal business.
• Market-facing and production within the Middle Market Multinational division.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
• Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships in the West Region.
• Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Multinational experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 – $. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 – $, with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 – $, with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
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