Market Facing Underwriting Trainee

Zurich Insurance - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

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About the position

The Market Facing Underwriting Trainee position at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is part of a comprehensive training program designed for individuals pursuing a career in underwriting. This role focuses on developing analytical skills and building relationships to evaluate risks for large and multinational companies. Trainees will learn to negotiate terms and pricing for various insurance risks while gaining valuable insights into the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Underwriting Training Program to learn about risk evaluation for large and multinational companies.
• Develop analytical skills to assess and negotiate insurance terms and pricing.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders to understand their insurance needs.
• Handle multiple priorities and tasks under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree and on track to graduate by Spring/Summer 2024.
• Strong analytical and intercommunication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous corporate internship experience, preferably in underwriting.
• Aptitude for automation and process improvement.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
• Competitive compensation.