Market Underwriter​/Property and Casualty

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Zurich is seeking an experienced Middle Markets Underwriter to join our growing team in Long Island. In this hybrid position, you will be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office 2 days per week.

Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills, and solution-focused problem-solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services, and Real Estate.

As a Middle Markets Property and Casualty Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!

The Middle Markets Underwriter is responsible for:

• Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end-to-end solution for their insurance needs.
• Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing.
• Using risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale.
• Identifying gaps and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
• Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor.
• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business.
• Market facing and production within the growing Middle Markets division.
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.

This role will be filled at either Level I or Level II, and the hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

Level I:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations, and guidelines.

Level II:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of property and casualty underwriting experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The combined salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $.

The proposed salary range for Level I is $78,000.00 - $, and for Level II is $94,000.00 - $.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.

Location(s): AM - New York
Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No