Construction Casualty Underwriter I or II

Zurich Insurance • Edina, MN

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About The Position

The Construction Casualty Underwriter I or II position at Zurich involves managing complex new and renewal accounts in various insurance lines, including Auto, General Liability, Umbrella, and Worker's Compensation. The role emphasizes customer advocacy, risk assessment, and the application of underwriting skills to enhance the customer experience and drive informed decisions. This position is part of a dynamic underwriting team within the growing Construction division, offering opportunities for professional development and relationship building with distribution partners.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area, or 2 or more years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, and national/local filing regulations and guidelines.
• For Underwriter II: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area, or 6 or more years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and relevant experience in Underwriting or Claims.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Technical knowledge of Commercial Casualty Underwriting
• Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers)
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a customer industry advocate to improve the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering tailored insurance solutions.
• Utilize a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing.
• Leverage risk insights, data, and models to make informed decisions at the point of sale.
• Engage in market-facing activities and production within the Construction division.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, and rating manual rules.
• Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.

Benefits

• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Support for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED