Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- Middle Market

Overview

Zurich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead. We’ve been dedicated to assembling a team of Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space deeply and grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. We are looking to add to our team in our Overland Park office and hire an experienced Middle Markets Underwriter at the Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter level.

In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Middle Markets insurance needs.

• You will develop and maintain relationships with brokers partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
• You will leverage your Middle Markets underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
• You will work collaboratively across business units including but limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
• You will be empowered to use your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Underwriting Specialist:
• 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 area
• AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The combined salary 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 set at 10%. The proposed…