Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets

$90,000 - $135,000/Yr

Zurich Insurance Company - Gold River, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Gold River, CA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Zurich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead! We've been committed to assembling a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. We are looking to add to our team in Sacramento, CA and hire an experienced Market Facing Property & Casualty Underwriter. In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Property & Casualty insurance needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
• Leverage Property and Casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
• Work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
• Use technical underwriting, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
• Competitive compensation.
• Short term incentive bonuses and merit increases.