Zurich North America ยท 2 weeks ago
Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist - Middle Market
Melville, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $152K/yr
1+ years expZurich North America is a leader in risk management, committed to exceeding growth in the Middle Markets sector. The Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist will focus on enhancing customer experience by understanding unique risks and providing comprehensive insurance solutions.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
You will develop and maintain relationships with brokers, partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives
You will leverage your P&C 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 not 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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Established relationships with Property & Casualty broker partners
Strong verbal and written communication skills
CPCU and ARM a plus
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Short-term incentive bonus of 10%
Company
Zurich North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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