Middle Markets Underwriter

4 days ago


Parsippany, New Jersey, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd Full time
About the Role

Zurich is seeking a highly skilled Middle Markets Underwriter to join our team in Parsippany. As a key member of our Underwriting Team, you will be responsible for handling complex new and renewal business in the Middle Markets segment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a customer industry advocate, focusing on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end-to-end solution for their insurance needs.
  • Use a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing.
  • Utilize risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at the point of sale.
  • Identify gaps and align Zurich's products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and execute as an innovative advisor.
  • Underwrite, analyze, and generate new and renewal business.
  • Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships.
  • Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Market facing, Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
  • 3 or more years of Underwriting experience in Middle Market or larger.
  • Ability to effectively assess risk.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong retail broker relationships.
  • Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating.
  • Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations, and guidelines.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
  • CPCU and ARM a plus.
About Zurich

Zurich is a leading global insurance company 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. 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We do 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.



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