Underwriting Specialist, Construction Property

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•New York, NY

10d•$94,800 - $155,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich provides the tools, resources, and support to help you build a rewarding career in the insurance industry. We are seeking a Construction Property Underwriter to join our Global Specialties Construction team in New York. In this market-facing role, you will use your underwriting expertise, analytical skills, and understanding of commercial property exposures to evaluate new and renewal construction property business. This position requires strong broker relationship management, sales execution, and knowledge of commercial construction property policies. Travel for this role is approximately 20%.

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 new and renewal business
Experience with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Commercial Construction Property underwriting experience and broker relationships in the New York region
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
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
PC and related software skills
CPCU and ARM a plus

Responsibilities

Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.