Zurich Insurance - Lansing, MI

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Lansing, MI
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Zurich is currently hiring an experienced Construction Casualty Underwriter (Senior OR AVP) to join the Construction team in Michigan! This position is remote, allowing for flexibility while working with one of the leading insurance providers in the construction industry. The mission of Zurich is to provide creative solutions for the risks our customers face today and in the future. As a Construction Casualty Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal accounts across Auto, General Liability (GL), and Worker's Compensation. This role offers the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners in Michigan. This is an exciting time to join the Construction division at Zurich! The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. The Construction Casualty Underwriter is responsible for serving as a customer industry 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. You will utilize a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing. Additionally, you will use risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at the point of sale. The role is market-facing and production-oriented within the growing Construction division. You will also administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules while working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a customer industry advocate to improve customer experience by understanding their risk and offering tailored insurance solutions.
  • Handle complex new and renewal accounts across Auto, General Liability, and Worker's Compensation.
  • Utilize a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing.
  • Use risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at the point of sale.
  • Engage in market-facing activities and production within the Construction division.
  • Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
  • Work within broad limits and authorities on highly 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.
  • For AVP, Level IV: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • For AVP, Level IV: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Technical knowledge of Construction Casualty Underwriting
  • Established broker relationships (retail brokers) in Michigan
  • Sales execution mindset
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents
  • Competitive compensation
  • Ongoing career development opportunities
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Flexible working environment with remote options.
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