Construction Property Underwriter II

Zurich Insurance • Overland Park, KS

246d • $94,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Zurich is currently hiring an experienced Construction Property Underwriter to join the Construction team in the (Kansas City, MO) Midwest region. 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 Property Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal accounts across Builder's Risk, Contractor's Equipment and Fixed Property lines. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners within the Midwest region. This is an exciting time to join Construction at Zurich!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR 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 Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Established broker relationships.
• Technical knowledge of commercial Property Underwriting.
• 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 authorities on highly 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: High school or GED