Zurich North America · 4 days ago
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Zurich E&S
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expZurich North America is currently looking to hire an experienced Underwriter to join their Wholesale Financial Lines team. This role involves underwriting and performing financial analysis across professional liability E&O and Cyber risks, with responsibilities including market facing production and managing a portfolio of accounts.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Kelly Humes, SHRM-CP, CDR
Responsibilities
Generating, underwriting, and analyzing E&O and Cyber new and renewal policies
Market facing and production with wholesale brokers
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Managing a portfolio of accounts and developing a pipeline of business
Collaborating and cross selling with other stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Underwriting experience with E&O and Cyber products
Established wholesale broker relationships in targeted region
Service oriented and responsive
Strong negotiation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office skills
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%
Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%
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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