Zurich North America · 10 hours ago
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Middle Market
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expZurich North America is currently hiring for a UA Analyst position to join their E&S Financial Lines team in Chicago. The role involves evaluating risk exposures, making underwriting decisions, and providing account servicing solutions, while also developing new team members and supporting special projects.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Jim Rizzo
Responsibilities
Reviews, evaluates and analyzes risk exposures, controls, loss history, financial condition and recommends or executes, underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination within established risk appetite
Anticipates underwriting exposure information needs, and proactively seeks out alternative, relevant data sources using underwriting tools to improve understanding of risks
Analyze and recommends input in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages and exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. that are needed to accurately quote and/or renew policies (bonds)
Develops and executes account servicing solutions independently and in collaboration with Underwriter, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for more complex business accounts
Drives broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions and on-site calls related to account servicing matters with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Builds strong working relationships outside the team and with broker counterparts
Develops new team members and provides support and coaching to peers, based on quality results. Provides coaching and problem solving for complex transactions / issues while educating peers on the context behind the solution
Supports special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area
Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
Experience with data collection and analysis
Experience with processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry
Customer service experience
Problem solving experience
Experience servicing product portfolios for multiple lines of business for insurance
Microsoft Office experience
Preferred
Knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
Knowledge of national and local insurance filing regulations and guidelines
Knowledge of international insurance programs
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
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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