Zurich Insurance - San Francisco, CA
posted 4 months ago
Zurich is seeking an experienced Middle Markets Underwriter to join our growing team in San Francisco or Sacramento. While this position will be based out of these office locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. 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 and be in the office 2-3 days per week. Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills, and solution-focused problem-solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end-to-end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs. This role will be filled at either the Mid-Senior Middle Market Underwriter or Senior Middle Market Underwriter 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. As a Mid-Senior or Senior Middle Markets Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in Northern California. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich! The Middle Markets 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 use a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing, utilizing risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at the point of sale. You will identify gaps and align Zurich's products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs, demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor. Additionally, you will be responsible for underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business, market-facing and production within the growing Middle Markets division, administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules, and developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.