Zurich Insurance - New York, NY

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - New York, NY
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Zurich E&S Financial Lines is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Wholesale Public, Management Liability team. This role is pivotal in underwriting and performing financial analysis across management liability products, including Directors and Officers (D&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Crime, and Fiduciary insurance for publicly traded companies of all sizes. The position is designed for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to a growing team. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from our offices in New York City, Chicago, or Atlanta, with a hybrid working schedule that includes both in-office and virtual work. In this role, you will be responsible for generating, underwriting, and analyzing new and renewal policies for D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity/Crime. You will engage directly with wholesale brokers, ensuring that underwriting rules and guidelines, as well as insurance laws and regulations, are adhered to. The position requires managing a portfolio of accounts while developing a robust pipeline of business. Additionally, you will collaborate with various stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich to enhance cross-selling opportunities and drive overall business growth. This position can be filled at either the Senior Underwriter (Level III) or AVP, Senior Underwriter (Level IV) level, depending on the applicant's experience and skill set. The hiring manager will assess the qualifications of the selected candidate to determine the appropriate level for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Generating, underwriting, and analyzing D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity/Crime new and renewal policies.
  • Market facing and production with wholesale brokers.
  • Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
  • Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
  • Managing a portfolio of accounts and developing a pipeline of business.
  • Collaborating and cross-selling with other stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Relationships with wholesale brokers
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
  • Ability to effectively assess risk
  • Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
  • Strong presentation skills.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents
  • Short term incentive bonuses
  • Merit increases
  • Ongoing career development opportunities
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Hybrid work environment
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