E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter (Mid-Senior or Senior)

Zurich Insurance • Dallas, TX

127d • $75,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter (Mid-Senior or Senior) to join the new E&S Primary Casualty team in the east region: New York City, NY, Dallas, Atlanta, GA or Maitland, FL! While this position will be based out of one of these locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers. In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability. Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction! This role will be filled at either a Mid-Senior or Senior Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience
• Technical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&S
• Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers)
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives
• Leverage casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business
• Work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry
• Use market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory
• Serve 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
• Use a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing
• Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
• Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
• Coach, develop and empower junior team members

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