Underwriting Specialist - Excess Casualty

Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter – Excess Casualty

Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter – Excess Casualty to join our growing Excess Casualty team! We are open to hiring an experienced Underwriter in any location commutable to a Zurich office, hiring preference for the following locations:
New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta or Dallas. While we are open to locations nationwide, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week.

The role can be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

• Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers in the Construction industry in support of business objectives.
• Leverage casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
• Work collaboratively across business units including claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
• Use market‑facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
• Underwrite and price a solid renewal book.
• Identify and analyze new growth opportunities.
• Ensure that accounts are qualified, meet the organization’s appetite and are balanced with sound business opportunities.
• Make agent/broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
• Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and close deals.
• Ensure cross‑sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the Zurich customer.

• 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 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.

• 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 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 – $ with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 – $ with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 – $.

Remote Working:
Hybrid.

Employment Type:

Full‑time.

Schedule:

Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.