Complex/Loss Sensitive Casualty Senior Underwriter

Zurich Insurance - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Chicago, IL

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Zurich is currently seeking an experienced Loss Sensitive Casualty Underwriter to join our Middle Market Complex Casualty Underwriting team in the Midwest. This position is open to candidates in Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City, and we are particularly interested in individuals who have established relationships with brokers in the Midwest. The role requires travel to the Chicagoland area and is both technical and market-facing, focusing on our complex/loss sensitive casualty products. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an expanding team. While the position will be based out of one of our office locations, we offer the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis or remotely for those not located within commuting distance to one of our offices in the region. You will collaborate with your manager to establish a flexible work schedule that accommodates your needs, as well as those of our customers, brokers, and agents. Being visible in the marketplace is essential, as you will be expected to meet with agents and brokers regularly. This role can be filled at either the Senior or AVP underwriting level, with the hiring manager determining the appropriate level based on the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position. Our Underwriters are market-facing, with objectives centered on profitable growth and superior service to our broker partners and customers. Responsibilities include generating, underwriting, and analyzing domestic Complex and Loss Sensitive Casualty business, engaging in market-facing and production activities, complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, and developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Generate, underwrite, and analyze domestic Complex and Loss Sensitive Casualty business.
• Engage in market-facing and production activities.
• Comply with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
• Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships.
• Work within broad limits and authorities on complex assignments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Brokerage 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.
• 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.
• For AVP level: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Brokerage or Market Facing area.
• For AVP level: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.

Nice-to-haves

• 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
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Competitive compensation