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Lead E&S Casualty Underwriter

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Zurich Insurance Group Full time
Position Overview

Zurich Insurance Group is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior or AVP E&S Casualty Underwriter to enhance our newly established E&S Casualty team dedicated to the Central region. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to collaborate closely with your manager to create a work schedule that aligns with both personal and professional commitments.

As a key player in this position, you will actively engage with agents and brokers in the marketplace, driving growth through strategic partnerships with national wholesalers while maintaining a focus on profitability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and nurture relationships with broker partners and clients across various industries to support business objectives.
  • Utilize your expertise in casualty underwriting to assess risks, evaluate exposures, and establish pricing that ensures a profitable portfolio of new and renewal business.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting, to gain comprehensive insights into a dynamic and evolving industry.
  • Employ your market-facing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to foster and expand relationships with preferred distribution partners within your designated territory.
Responsibilities as a Senior E&S Casualty Underwriter
  • Act as an advocate for customer industries, enhancing the customer experience by thoroughly understanding their risks and providing optimal insurance solutions.
  • Implement a disciplined approach to risk assessment, exposure evaluation, and pricing strategies.
  • Leverage risk insights, data, and analytical models to inform decision-making at the point of sale.
  • Engage in market-facing activities and production within the expanding Zurich E&S Casualty division.
  • Oversee and enforce underwriting rules, regulations, and guidelines while ensuring compliance with insurance laws.
  • Handle complex assignments within broad limits and authorities.
  • Mentor and empower junior team members through coaching and development initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing roles, or
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent with 10+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support roles, or
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 3+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing roles, or
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support roles.
AVP E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter Basic Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing roles, or
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent with 14+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support roles, or
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 5+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing roles, or
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 12+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support roles.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the E&S Commercial insurance sector.
  • Technical proficiency in Primary Casualty Underwriting within the E&S domain.
  • Established relationships with wholesale brokers.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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