UA Associate - E&S Casualty

UA Associate - E&S Casualty

Zurich North America is hiring a UA Associate to join the E&S Casualty team. As a UA Associate, you will support and work closely with experienced Underwriters in the review and analysis of risks, applying and developing research and analytical skills to assess risk and grow your career.

This is a hybrid work position. The candidate should be able to report to one of the following North American office locations:
Phoenix, AZ;
Schaumburg, IL;
Scottsdale, AZ; or Dallas, TX. Zurich’s hybrid model emphasizes flexibility, with in-person attendance as needed.

• Reviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
• Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc., to accurately quote and issue policies.
• Provides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with end-to-end servicing for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products.
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries in a timely manner under supervision, working collaboratively with assigned underwriters.
• Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills.

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and no prior experience in Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance; OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (including Associate Degree) and no prior experience in those areas; OR High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2+ years of experience in Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance.
  AND knowledge of data collection and analysis.
• Preferred Qualifications: Insurance industry knowledge; knowledge of processing, rating, and policy management systems; strong verbal and written communication skills; superior relationship-building and active listening; attention to detail and timely data delivery; self-directed to meet deadlines; 5% travel.

Your pay at Zurich is based on role, location, skills, and experience. For this position, the salary range is $23.80 - $38.94, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.

Zuritz 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.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.