Executive Underwriter - Middle Market
About The Position
Zurich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead! We've been committed to assembling a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. We are looking to add to our Property & Casualty team in the South region and hire an experienced P&C Underwriter to work out of our Atlanta office. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/marketplace 3 days a week. In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Middle Markets P&C insurance needs. What you can expect in a Property & Casualty Underwriting Position in Middle Markets at Zurich: You will develop and maintain relationships with brokers partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives. You will leverage your P&C underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business. You will 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. You will be empowered to use your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
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 are
- AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Experience working in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree
- Established relationships with Property & Casualty broker partners
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- CPCU and ARM a plus
Responsibilities
- develop and maintain relationships with brokers partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives
- leverage your P&C 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
- be empowered to use your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
