What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Management Specialist position at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.?
Job Overview
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is seeking a skilled Loss Sensitive Underwriter to join our Middle Market Complex Casualty Underwriting team in NYC. This technical and market-facing role involves working with complex/loss sensitive casualty products, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your skills.
About the Role
This position will be based out of our NYC office location but will offer a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to balance work and personal life. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible schedule that suits your needs, as well as those of our customers, brokers, and agents. Regular meetings with agents and brokers are required, making this role ideal for someone who thrives in a market-facing environment.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Generating, underwriting, and analyzing domestic Complex and Loss Sensitive Casualty business
Market-facing and production activities
Complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations, as well as rating manual rules
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
Working within broad limits and authorities on complex assignments
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Brokerage 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
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (SENIOR/AVP LEVEL)
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of Domestic Complex Casualty Products
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong broker relationships within the region
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation.
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and/or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations, and guidelines.
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is seeking a skilled Loss Sensitive Underwriter to join our Middle Market Complex Casualty Underwriting team in NYC. This technical and market-facing role involves working with complex/loss sensitive casualty products, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your skills.
About the Role
This position will be based out of our NYC office location but will offer a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to balance work and personal life. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible schedule that suits your needs, as well as those of our customers, brokers, and agents. Regular meetings with agents and brokers are required, making this role ideal for someone who thrives in a market-facing environment.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Generating, underwriting, and analyzing domestic Complex and Loss Sensitive Casualty business
Market-facing and production activities
Complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations, as well as rating manual rules
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
Working within broad limits and authorities on complex assignments
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Brokerage 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
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (SENIOR/AVP LEVEL)
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of Domestic Complex Casualty Products
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong broker relationships within the region
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation.
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and/or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations, and guidelines.
