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Zurich North America · 8 hours ago

UA Analyst - Zurich E&S

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$59K/yr - $96K/yr

2+ years exp

Zurich North America is currently hiring a UA Analyst to join their E&S Financial Lines team in their Chicago office. This role involves analyzing risk exposures, underwriting decisions, and account servicing solutions, while also developing new team members and supporting special projects.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Jim Rizzo

Responsibilities

Reviews, evaluates and analyzes risk exposures, controls, loss history, financial condition and recommends or executes, underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination within established risk appetite

Anticipates underwriting exposure information needs, and proactively seeks out alternative, relevant data sources using underwriting tools to improve understanding of risks

Analyze and recommends input in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages and exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. that are needed to accurately quote and/or renew policies (bonds)

Develops and executes account servicing solutions independently and in collaboration with Underwriter, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for more complex business accounts

Drives broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions and on-site calls related to account servicing matters with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Builds strong working relationships outside the team and with broker counterparts

Develops new team members and provides support and coaching to peers, based on quality results. Provides coaching and problem solving for complex transactions / issues while educating peers on the context behind the solution

Supports special projects as assigned

Qualification

Insurance industry knowledgeData collectionAnalysisPolicy management systemsUnderwriting philosophyCustomer service experienceProblem solving experienceMicrosoft OfficeCoachingAccount servicingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area

Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment

Experience with data collection and analysis

Experience with processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry

Customer service experience

Problem solving experience

Experience servicing product portfolios for multiple lines of business for insurance

Microsoft Office experience