Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- Domestic Casualty

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•New York, NY

3d•$94,800 - $205,100•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Domestic Casualty Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter to work in our New York City office. Your relationship building and problem-solving expertise will help us drive positive impact with our customers, communities, and each other. 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 insurance needs. This position will be working with our National Accounts Casualty products managing a renewal book along with being responsible for bringing in new business. You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of National Accounts Casualty business objectives. You will leverage your Casualty 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 market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners. This role will be filled at either the Domestic Casualty Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Level. 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.

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
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 areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Expert technical knowledge of Casualty National Account Underwriting
Established broker relationships (retail brokers) within the NY Metro area
Sales execution mindset
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 National Accounts Casualty 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
Use market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners