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Zurich Insurance · 16 hours ago

Domestic Casualty Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $143K/yr

1+ years exp

Zurich Insurance is a leader in risk management with over 150 years of expertise. They are seeking a Domestic Casualty Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist to enhance customer experience by managing a renewal book and bringing in new business through effective relationship building and underwriting skills.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of National Accounts Casualty business objectives

You will leverage your Casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business

You will work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry

You will be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners

Qualification

Casualty underwriting knowledgeBroker relationship managementRisk assessment skillsMicrosoft OfficeSales execution mindsetCreative problem-solvingCommunication 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 OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, OR Risk Management

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

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

Expert technical knowledge of Casualty National Account Underwriting

Established broker relationships (retail brokers) within the NY Metro area

Sales execution mindset

Creative problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%

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