Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Middle Market

Zurich Insurance • Saint Louis, MO

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich North America is currently hiring a UA Analyst, Zurich E&S to join our E&S Financial Lines team in our Chicago office! While this role is based out of our Chicago office, the position will provide you the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis, requiring to be in office 3 days a week. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you and our E&S Financial Lines team members. In this role you will be responsible for: Reviews, evaluates and analyzes risk exposures, controls, loss history, financial condition and recommends or executes, underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination within established risk appetite. Anticipates underwriting exposure information needs, and proactively seeks out alternative, relevant data sources using underwriting tools to improve understanding of risks. Analyze and recommends input in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages and exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. that are needed to accurately quote and/or renew policies (bonds). Develops and executes account servicing solutions independently and in collaboration with Underwriter, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for more complex business accounts. Drives broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions and on-site calls related to account servicing matters with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Builds strong working relationships outside the team and with broker counterparts. Develops new team members and provides support and coaching to peers, based on quality results. Provides coaching and problem solving for complex transactions / issues while educating peers on the context behind the solution. Supports special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area
• OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area
• OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• AND
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
• Experience with data collection and analysis
• Experience with processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry.
• Customer service experience
• Problem solving experience
• Experience servicing product portfolios for multiple lines of business for insurance.
• Microsoft Office experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
• Knowledge of national and local insurance filing regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of international insurance programs

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes risk exposures, controls, loss history, financial condition and recommends or executes, underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination within established risk appetite.
• Anticipates underwriting exposure information needs, and proactively seeks out alternative, relevant data sources using underwriting tools to improve understanding of risks.
• Analyze and recommends input in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages and exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. that are needed to accurately quote and/or renew policies (bonds).
• Develops and executes account servicing solutions independently and in collaboration with Underwriter, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for more complex business accounts.
• Drives broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions and on-site calls related to account servicing matters with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Builds strong working relationships outside the team and with broker counterparts.
• Develops new team members and provides support and coaching to peers, based on quality results. Provides coaching and problem solving for complex transactions / issues while educating peers on the context behind the solution.
• Supports special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees