Zurich North America · 1 day ago
Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist - Zurich E&S
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expZurich North America is seeking an experienced Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist to join their E&S team in Atlanta, GA. This role involves underwriting new and renewal business and developing strong relationships with agents and brokers to drive growth and profitability.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Jim Rizzo
Responsibilities
Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts
Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business
Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
Contributing to the development and completion of proposals
Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity
Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose
Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals
Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account
Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory
Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date
Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting 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 Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
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
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office experience
Benefits
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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