Zurich Insurance - Boston, MA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Remote - Boston, MA
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Zurich is seeking a Construction Casualty Underwriting Manager for the National Accounts Construction team in our Boston office. This is a hybrid role that will require 3 days per week in the office. The position will lead the Pacific Northwest Construction Casualty team and work closely with key brokers and clients to deliver comprehensive first-party risk transfer solutions. This leadership position will be responsible for the delivery of key business objectives for the Pacific Northwest Construction Casualty team, along with developing, mentoring, and guiding a team of Underwriters and Account Service Associates. You will collaborate closely with Zurich's broad team of Construction experts and resources, across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. There will be approximately 25% travel for this position. In this role, you will be responsible for working under minimal direction to underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels of highly complex assignments. You will demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry, administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals. You will work at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Additionally, you will develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions. You will support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers, contribute to the development of propositions, and provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters. Proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities will also be a key part of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels of highly complex assignments.
  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
  • Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.
  • Work at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition.
  • Work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions.
  • Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.
  • Contribute to the development of propositions.
  • Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters.
  • Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.

Requirements

  • 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 AND 2 or more years of management experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industry.
  • Bachelor's Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry.

Nice-to-haves

  • CPCU or CRIS certification
  • Advanced knowledge of Construction Casualty product lines
  • Strong Broker relationships in Northeast region
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent skills in relationship building
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Results oriented

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents
  • Competitive compensation
  • Short term incentive bonuses and merit increases
  • Ongoing career development opportunities
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Flexible working arrangements
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