Zenith Insurance Company (United States) · 17 hours ago
Senior Underwriter, Workers' Compensation
East Norriton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $127K/yr
4+ years expZenith Insurance Company is a team of Workers' Compensation Specialists committed to helping businesses succeed by protecting against workplace injuries. The Senior Underwriter will manage an assigned book of agencies, underwrite and price business, and provide guidance to support personnel while acting as a workers’ compensation expert.
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Responsibilities
Manage an assigned book of Agencies including assisting in development and management of agency business plan
Operates with increased independence, such as taking a lead role in development of agency business plans
Manages book of individual accounts and maintains pricing discipline regardless of market pressures
Expected to be regarded as a workers’ compensation expert by assigned agencies
Coordinates account activity across departments for assigned book
Assists in the development and coaching of support and professional staff
May lead training courses for support and professional personnel
Perform external marketing activities (Agency calls, Agency meetings, leads Point of Sale meetings, etc) and clearly articulate and sell the Zenith difference
Expected to provide general guidance and direction to support personnel and underwriting staff
Takes an active role in face to face meetings with agencies and/or clients
Work requires independence within assigned Letter of Authority; however it is expected that one will seek guidance on any unusual or complex exposures, problems or issues
Work periodically reviewed by supervisor, corporate underwriting, and/or direct “customers” of the process
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Responds positively to direction and critique of performance
Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years progressively responsible workers' compensation underwriting experience
Full knowledge of workers' compensation policy and underwriting rules
Strong verbal and written communication skills required (including ability to discern when to use telephone, email, or more formal means of communication)
Demonstrated presentation and negotiation skills required
Demonstrated ability to present persuasive verbal or written argument of all constituents (agent, peer, insured)
Strong math and reading skills required
Computer literacy required
Valid Driver License in good standing
Preferred
Understanding of Zenith's underwriting philosophy a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Education and Training Reimbursement
Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Zenith Insurance Company (United States)
Zenith is the premier specialist in workers’ compensation nationally, and a leader in property and casualty insurance for the California agriculture industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-05-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Davidson Pattiz
President & Chief Operating Officer
Ayse Cevik Alpay
Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
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