Loss Sensitive Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Loss Sensitive Casualty Underwriter to join our Middle Market Complex Casualty Underwriting team in the Midwest. We are open to hiring talent in Chicago, St. Louis and/or Kansas City and are looking for someone who has established relationships with Brokers in the Midwest. Travel to the Chicagoland area will be needed for this position. This is a technical and market facing role working with our complex/loss sensitive casualty products and is a great opportunity to join an expanding team.

While this position will be based out of one of our office locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis (or remote if not located within commuting distance to one of our offices within the region). 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.

This role will be filled at either the Senior or AVP underwriting level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Our Underwriters are market-facing with objectives focused on profitable growth and superior service to our broker partners and customers and are 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 and rating manual rules
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
• Working within broad limits and authorities on complex assignments
  
  

Loss Sensitive Complex Casualty Senior Underwriter Basic 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 AND
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment
  
  

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Loss Sensitive Complex Casualty AVP Underwriter Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Brokerage or Market Facing area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office
  
  

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 Midwest 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
  
  

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $205,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Loss Sensitive Complex Casualty Senior is $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the Loss Sensitive Complex Casualty AVP is $150,000.00 - $205,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

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Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Overland Park, AM - Missouri Virtual Office, AM - St. Louis

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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