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Zurich Insurance · 1 day ago

Senior Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist- Direct Markets Retail

Olathe, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $124K/yr

1+ years exp

Zurich Insurance is currently looking for a Senior Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist to support their Direct Markets line of business. This role involves underwriting and analyzing policies, managing a portfolio of accounts, and developing relationships with agencies and brokers.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules

Managing a portfolio of accounts

Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships

Providing superior service to our broker partners and customers

Working within broad limits and authorities on complex assignments

Qualification

Insurance industryUnderwriting philosophyLegal regulationsMicrosoft OfficeNegotiation skillsVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND

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 OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND

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

Bachelors Degree with 1 or more years experience in the underwriting area

Strong negotiation skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

Company

Zurich Insurance

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

Founded in 1872

Zürich, Zurich, CHE

10001+ employees