Senior E&S Casualty Underwriter- Central

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time

Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Senior or AVP E&S Casualty Underwriter to join the new E&S Casualty team in support of our Central region from one of the following office locations: Chicago, Houston, or Dallas.  You will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis and partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers. In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.   Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction This role will be filled at either a Senior or AVP Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. As a Senior or AVP Underwriter you will serve as a leader and mentor to the team offering technical guidance on key coverage issues and forms. What you can expect in an E&S Primary Casualty Underwriting position at Zurich: You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives  You will leverage your casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business You will 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   You will be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory Our Senior E&S Casualty Underwriter is responsible for: Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needsUsing a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricingUsing risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of saleMarket facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rulesWorking within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignmentsCoaching, developing and empowering junior team members.   Senior E&S Casualty Underwriter Basic Qualifications:  High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR AVP, E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area  Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experienceTechnical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&SEstablished wholesale broker relationshipsCreative problem-solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAs a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq). A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet  Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.  Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Dallas, AM - HoustonRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No   Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KH1 #LI-DIRECTOR #LI-HYBRID   

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