Property Underwriter

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is seeking a skilled Property Underwriter to join our Commercial Insurance team in Dallas and Houston offices.

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity.

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions.
• Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines.

• Bachelors Degree.
• Technical knowledge of commercial Property Underwriting.
• South Central region - Texas.
• Sales execution mindset.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is a leading global organization with over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500.

We strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset and recruits talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here.