Zurich Insurance - New York, NY
posted 5 months ago
Zurich E&S is currently seeking an experienced Senior Financial Institutions Underwriter to join our team in either Chicago or New York City. This role is pivotal in underwriting management and professional liability accounts specifically tailored to the financial service and financial institution industry segments. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of responsibilities that encompass technical, transactional, and market-facing duties. Additionally, the position will contribute to product and proposition development, marketing strategies, fulfillment processes, and overall portfolio management. As a Senior Financial Institutions Underwriter, you will be responsible for administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, ensuring compliance with insurance laws and regulations, and adhering to rating manual rules. Building and maintaining strong relationships with external brokers, agency communities, and other internal Zurich business units will be essential to meet production growth goals. You will provide superior service to our broker partners and customers, identifying and calculating potential risks of loss from policyholders while establishing appropriate premium rates in accordance with Zurich guidelines. Furthermore, you will manage a portfolio of accounts and develop a robust pipeline of business, collaborating and cross-selling with other stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich. This position can be filled at either the Senior level III or AVP, level IV, depending on the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.