Zurich Insurance - Houston, TX

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Houston, TX
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Zurich North America is seeking a Primary Casualty Energy Underwriter or Senior to join our team in Houston, TX. This role is pivotal in analyzing and underwriting complex new and renewal business with minimal direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework. As a subject matter expert, you will ensure high-level service to our customers while building strong broker relationships across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. The Senior Underwriter will also serve as a leader and mentor, providing technical guidance on key coverage issues and forms. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about improving customer experiences by understanding their risks and offering tailored insurance solutions. You will be responsible for using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing, leveraging risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at the point of sale. Additionally, you will be involved in market-facing activities and production within the Energy Casualty division, administering and monitoring underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations. This role will be filled at either the Primary Casualty Energy Underwriter II or III level, depending on the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and underwrite complex new and renewal business under minimal direction.
  • Serve as a customer industry advocate to improve customer experience.
  • Utilize a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing.
  • Leverage risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at the point of sale.
  • Engage in market-facing activities and production within the Energy Casualty division.
  • Administer and monitor underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations.
  • Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area for Underwriter III.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area for Underwriter III.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Technical knowledge of Commercial Casualty Underwriting
  • Established broker relationships in the Mid-Atlantic Region
  • Sales execution mindset
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents
  • Ongoing career development opportunities
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Competitive compensation
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