Senior ES Casualty Underwriter- Central

pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Senior or AVP Eamp;S Casualty Underwriter to join the new Eamp;S Casualty team in support of our Central region from one of the following office locations: Chicago, Houston, or Dallas. /spanspan style=color:black 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./span span style=color:#1d2d3eIn this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.  /span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Eamp;S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in Eamp;S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction/span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eThis 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./span/span/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eWhat you can expect in an Eamp;S Primary Casualty Underwriting position at Zurich:/span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eYou will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives  /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eYou 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 /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eYou 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   /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eYou 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 /span/span/span/span/li/ulpbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eOur Senior Eamp;S Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:br /span/span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eServing 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 needs/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eUsing a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eUsing risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eMarket facing and production within the growing Zurich Eamp;S Casualty division /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAdministering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eWorking within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eCoaching, developing and empowering junior team members.br  /span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3e Senior Eamp;S Casualty Underwriter Basic Qualifications: br /span/span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/span/span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eOR/span/span/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAVP, Eamp;S Primary Casualty Underwriter Basic Qualifications:/span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/span/span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3e Preferred Qualifications:/spanbr /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eBachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of Eamp;S Commercial insurance industry experience/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eTechnical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with Eamp;S/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eEstablished wholesale broker relationships/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eCreative problem-solving skills/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eStrong verbal and written communication skills/span/span/span/span/li/uldiv/divpbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (a href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq target=_blankhttps://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq/a)./span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifA future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifNow 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 a href=https://www.zurichna.com/careershere/a to learn more./span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs 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 /span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich 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. /span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Dallas, AM - HoustonbrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No/span/span span style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif br brspan style=color:#ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KH1 #LI-DIRECTOR #LI-HYBRID /span/span/span/pp /pp /p