Construction Casualty Underwriter AVP

Zurich Insurance • Lansing, MI

196d • $120,000 - $222,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Zurich is currently seeking an experienced Construction Casualty Underwriter - (Senior or AVP) to join our Midwest Team in Michigan. While this position is remote, you must reside in Michigan to apply. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and will require up to 10% travel. Zurich is one of the leading insurance providers in the construction industry, our mission is to provide creative solutions for the risks our customers face today and in the future. As a Construction Casualty Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, and Worker's Compensation. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners in Ohio. This is an exciting time to join Construction at Zurich! This role will be filled at either the Senior Underwriter OR AVP level. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• AND Experience with Microsoft Office.
• For AVP: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• AND Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Technical knowledge of Construction Casualty Underwriting
• Established broker relationships (retail brokers) in Ohio
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Market facing and production within the growing Construction division.
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules.
• Working within broad limits and authority on complex assignments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation
• Short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed