Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- MM Complex Property

Zurich is seeking a Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- MM Complex Property to join our Middle Markets team in the Midwest Market. This role will be based out of one of the following Zurich offices:
Chicago IL, Schaumburg IL, Edina MN, Independence OH, Pittsburgh, Kansas City STL, Wisconsin Virtual or Michigan Virtual.

• Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs.
• Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing.
• Using risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale.
• Identifying gaps and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
• Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor.
• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business.
• Maintaining a market facing presence and production within the growing Middle Markets property division in the region.
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules.
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 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.

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

The pay range for this position is $74,300.00 - $. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $74,300.00 - $, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility of 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,300.00 - $, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility of 15%. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases as per local laws.

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No

AM – Chicago, AM – Edina, AM – Independence, AM – Kansas Virtual Office, AM – Michigan Virtual Office, AM – Pittsburgh, AM – Schaumburg, AM – St. Louis, AM – Wisconsin Virtual Office

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.