Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Private Equity

Zurich Middle Markets has achieved double-digit growth for four consecutive years, and we’re just getting started. Our success is driven by talented, collaborative underwriting professionals who deeply understand the Middle Market landscape and the complex risks faced by today’s Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies.

We are continuing to invest in our Private Equity P&C practice and are seeking an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter to join our team in New York City
. This is a high-impact role for an experienced underwriter who thrives in a market-facing environment and is passionate about delivering thoughtful, end-to-end risk solutions.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and customer advocate
, partnering closely with brokers and clients to understand unique exposures and deliver tailored insurance solutions that support long-term profitability and customer satisfaction.

• Industry-leading growth and momentum
• Exposure to a dynamic and growing Private Equity portfolio
• Strong internal partnerships across claims, risk engineering, finance, and actuarial
• Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility and balance

• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with broker partners and customers across a broad range of industries
• Apply your Private Equity underwriting expertise across risk assessment, exposure analysis, and pricing to build and manage a profitable book of new and renewal business
• Collaborate cross-functionally with claims, finance, risk engineering, actuarial, and technical underwriting teams to deliver comprehensive solutions
• Leverage your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow relationships with preferred distribution partners within your assigned territory
• Gain deep exposure to a fast-growing, innovative segment of Middle Markets insurance

This role may be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the candidate’s experience, skill set, and alignment with the qualifications below.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  AND
• 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

OR

• 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 are
  AND
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Established relationships with Private Equity broker partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location.

The combined salary range for this position is $94,800.00 - $.The proposed salary range for the…