What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Underwriter-P&C position at Zenith?
This role is eligible to participate in Zenith’s hybrid work schedule which provides the flexibility to work from home on select days of the week according to the in-office schedule established by regional executive leadership.
Under limited supervision, the Associate Underwriter P&C performs complex duties utilizing in-depth procedures on assignments of higher-level complexity. The position works with agents, underwriters, and/or policyholders to obtain additional information as needed. The Associate Underwriter P&C serves as liaison between external customers and agents. May perform low-level analysis or calculations.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Input, underwrite, price, and communicate consistent with the Company’s Underwriting Philosophy.
- Participates in phone conversations with, and visits to, agency partners.
- Provide exceptional customer service and experience for our customers, agency partners, and underwriters.
- Complete assigned monthly CERES testing and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Complete renewals clean-up and submit to underwriters within specified timeframe.
- Manage policy change requests process.
- Enter policy data, make corrections to quotes, and process based on priority.
- Provide research and support to the assigned underwriters.
- Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Work productively and harmoniously with internal and external customers on a consistent basis.
- Respond positively to direction and feedback on performance.
- Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
- Perform other duties/projects as assigned.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma Or equivalent combination of training/experience. required
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience. preferred
Experience Qualifications
Previous P&C underwriting experience preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be detail oriented and accurate.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to develop relationships with customers, agencies, and underwriters.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Valid California Driver License in good standing.
The expected salary range for this position is $66,171.73 to $82,714.67. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
- 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Education and Training Reimbursement
- Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
- 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: https://www.thezenith.com/careers/benefits/
Zenith typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Zenith Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with California law, we are committed to fair hiring practices. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Additionally, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance accessing our career center or applying for a position due to your disability, you are entitled to request an accommodation. To make a request, please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.
Salary : $66,172 - $82,715
