Market Facing Underwriter-Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)

Zurich Insurance • Chicago, IL

187d • $120,000 - $222,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Zurich is seeking a Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Market (Senior or AVP) in Chicago, Illinois. Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) General Industries, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs. This role will be filled at either the Middle Markets Underwriter (Senior or AVP). 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. As a Middle Markets Underwriter (Senior or AVP) you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business. 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 Select Brokers in the Midwestern Region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!

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 Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• 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.
• Market facing, Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• 3 or more years of Underwriting experience in Middle Market or larger.
• Ability to effectively assess risk.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong retail broker relationships.
• Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating.
• Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
• CPCU and ARM a plus.

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.
• Identifying gaps involves and aligning Zurich's products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
• Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor.
• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business.
• Market facing presence and production within the growing Middle Markets division.
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules.
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Short-term incentive bonuses.
• Merit increases.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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