Zurich North America · 4 hours ago
Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Management Liability
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expZurich North America is currently looking for an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Management Liability. This role involves utilizing sales, marketing, relationship building, and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Lines Products, while building strong relationships with agents, brokers, and customers.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Rich Adams
Responsibilities
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations
Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities
Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity
Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose
Mentor team members
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 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
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship building skills
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%
Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%
Competitive pay and 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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