Property Underwriter

We are seeking a skilled Property Underwriter to join our Commercial Insurance team in Seattle or San Francisco. This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week in office.

• 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 work 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-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

• Senior Property Underwriter:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• AVP Property Underwriter:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

• Bachelors Degree
• Technical knowledge of commercial Property Underwriting
• Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) in Region
• International customer base experience
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $205,000.00. The starting salary range for the Senior Property Underwriter is $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 and for the AVP Property Underwriter is $150,000.00 - $205,000.00.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.

Location(s): AM - Seattle, AM - San Francisco

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No