Zurich North America · 2 days ago
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Complex Casualty
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expZurich North America is seeking an experienced Loss Sensitive/Complex Casualty Underwriter to join their Complex Casualty Underwriting team in Chicago. This role involves generating, underwriting, and analyzing domestic Complex and Loss Sensitive Casualty business while maintaining relationships with agents and brokers.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Generating, underwriting and analyzing domestic Complex and Loss Sensitive Casualty business
Market facing and production activities
Complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
Working within broad limits and authorities on complex assignments
Qualification
Required
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 Brokerage 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
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of Domestic Complex Casualty/Loss Sensitive Products
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong broker relationships within the region
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
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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