What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Facing Life Sciences Underwriter, Middle Markets position at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.?
Job Summary: Zurich is currently seeking an experienced Life Sciences Underwriter to join the Middle Market team in San Francisco. This role will be based out of our San Francisco office, with flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. As a member of Zurich's Life Sciences 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 region.
Responsibilities: Serving as a Life Science industry practice 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. Identifying gaps in customer's programs and aligning Zurich's products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
Key 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.
Preferred Qualifications: In-depth experience underwriting Life Science product liability on a primary and excess basis. Existing broker relationships in the region. Strong negotiation skills. Demonstrates presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation. Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines. Surplus Lines license for CA would be a plus.
