Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Multinational

Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter – Multinational

Zurich North America

Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Multinational to join our team in the Central Region. This position will focus on Middle Market Multinational business and will work out of one of the following office locations:
Overland Park, KS;
Chicago, IL;
Minneapolis, MN;
Cleveland, OH; or St. Louis, MO. While based at one of these locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis, being in office three days a week. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Multinational Casualty accounts. This is a market-facing position and you will be expected to be visible in the marketplace 25 % of the time.

Our motto:
One Carrier, One Solution—we are selling Multinational and Domestic business together to provide a holistic solution to multinational customers.

This role will be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. 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.

• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
• Market facing and production within the Middle Market Multinational division
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships in the West Region
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments

• 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
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Multinational experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office experience

The pay range for this position is $75,000–$165,000, depending on role, location, skills, and experience. The Underwriting Specialist range is $75,000–$125,000 with a 10 % short‑term incentive bonus; the Executive Underwriter range is $98,500–$165,000 with a 15 % short‑term incentive bonus.

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

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.

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.

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.

• Locations:
  Overland Park, KS;
  Chicago, IL;
  Cleveland, OH;
  Minneapolis, MN;
  St. Louis, MO
• Remote Working:
  Hybrid
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Employment Sponsorship Offered:
  No
• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  General Business
• Industry: Insurance and Financial Services