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Zenith Insurance Company (United States) · 22 hours ago

Underwriter (3385)

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$71K/yr - $89K/yr

2+ years exp

Zenith Insurance Company is a team of Workers' Compensation Specialists dedicated to helping businesses succeed by protecting against workplace injuries. The Underwriter will solicit, underwrite, and price business consistent with the company's underwriting philosophy, manage agency accounts, and perform marketing activities to promote the company's services.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned book of Agencies including assisting in development and management of agency business plan

Manages book of individual accounts and maintains pricing discipline regardless of market pressures

Coordinates account activity across departments for assigned book

Provide any necessary direction to Underwriting Assistant(s)

Perform external marketing activities (Agency calls, Agency meetings, Point of Sale meetings, etc) and clearly articulate and sell the Zenith difference

Expected to provide general guidance and direction to support personnel

Takes an active role in face to face meetings with agencies and/or clients

Work requires independence within assigned Letter of Authority; however it is expected that one will seek guidance on any unusual or complex exposures, problems or issues

Work periodically reviewed by supervisor, corporate underwriting, and/or direct “customers” of the process

Responds positively to direction and feedback on performance

Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Works productively and harmoniously with others on a consistent basis

Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Underwriting experiencePresentation skillsNegotiation skillsComputer literacyVerbal communicationWritten communicationMath skillsReading skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

2+ years underwriting experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills required (including ability to discern when to use telephone, email, or more formal means of communication)

Demonstrated presentation and negotiation skills required

Demonstrated ability to present persuasive verbal or written argument of all constituents (agent, peer, insured)

Strong math and reading skills required

Computer literacy required

Valid Driver License in good standing

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance

401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Education and Training Reimbursement

Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave

10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

Zenith Insurance Company (United States)

Zenith is the premier specialist in workers’ compensation nationally, and a leader in property and casualty insurance for the California agriculture industry.

Founded in 1949

Woodland Hills, California, USA

1001-5000 employees