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Senior Underwriter

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Zurich Insurance Company Full time
About the Role

Zurich North America is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Surety Underwriting Officer to join our Commercial Surety team within the North Central region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a complex book of Commercial Surety Accounts, providing exceptional service to customers and brokers.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with North Central region brokers and customers to write profitable business.
  • Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, qualifying accounts to meet the organization's appetite and negotiating terms and conditions.
  • Cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
  • Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within specified time frames.
  • Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
  • Diagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems.
  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
  • Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.
  • Work at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Surety knowledge/experience and knowledge of the legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Understanding of the structure of broker relationships.
  • Ability to analyze and understand complicated credit assessments, trends, and strategies.
  • Investigative skills (curiosity) to develop an understanding of business strategies, trends, complex contracts, assessment of long-term obligations and organizational character among other aspects of our customers.
  • Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
  • Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers.
  • Negotiation experience with brokers and large, international, and national organizations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.