Zurich North America · 13 hours ago
Property Underwriter (Senior - Level II or Executive Level III
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $205K/yr
3+ years expZurich North America is seeking a Property Underwriter for their National Accounts Property Underwriting team. This role involves analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business while maintaining relationships with agents and brokers to support business retention and acquisition.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
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
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 commercial underwriting or brokerage or market facing area
High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program 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
Bachelors Degree
Technical knowledge of commercial Property Underwriting
Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) in New York Region
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Competitive pay
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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