What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Facing Underwriting Manager position at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.?
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide coaching and mentoring to a team of underwriters
- Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction
- Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) in support of business retention and new business and work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions
- Support the organization's sales culture by being a trusted advisor for agents, brokers, and customers
Qualifications:
Level I:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- Experience with Microsoft Office
OR Level II:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- 2 or more years of management experience
As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.