Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - MM Technology

Zurich•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$75,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is seeking an experienced Middle Market Underwriter to join the team in our Technology Industry Practice! This is a growing team, with opportunities in Southern California! This position will be based out of our Los Angeles or Irvine office. You will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office 3 days a week. As a Technology Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the Technology practice. 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 our Preferred Distribution Partners within the Southern California region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich! This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Requirements

Underwriting Specialist Qualifications: 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 AND 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
Executive Underwriter Qualifications: 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

Nice To Haves

Existing broker relationships in the SoCal region
Cyber and E&O experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Knowledge of Middle Markets Property and Casualty Underwriting
Strong negotiation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating skills
Demonstrates presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation
Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines

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 involved 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 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