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Zurich Insurance · 1 day ago

UA Associate - Complex Property (Houston or Dallas, TX)

Addison, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$49K/yr - $70K/yr

0+ years exp

Zurich North America is currently hiring an Underwriting Account Service Associate to join their team. In this role, you will support experienced Underwriters in reviewing and analyzing risks, while honing your research and analytical skills to effectively assess risk and grow your career.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination

Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies

Provides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products

Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager. Working collaboratively with assigned underwriters

Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills

Qualification

Data collectionAnalysisInsurance industry knowledgeMicrosoft Office experienceCustomer service experienceMulti-tasking skillsSelf-directedVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsRelationship buildingActive listening

Required

Bachelor's degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area AND

Knowledge of data collection and analysis

Microsoft Office experience

Preferred

Insurance industry knowledge

Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and coworkers

Customer service experience

Enjoys working with details and providing accurate data in a timely manner

Self-directed to meet deadlines

Multi-tasking skills

5% Travel

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus of 5%

Competitive pay and 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