Umbrella & Excess Casualty Underwriter Senior or AVP

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd Full time
Umbrella & Excess Casualty Underwriter Senior or AVP

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is seeking an experienced Umbrella & Excess Casualty Underwriter to join our team in Chicago. This role will be based out of our Chicago office, with the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.

This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. This position will require up to 15% travel.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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 agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
  • Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
  • Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
  • Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
  • Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
  • Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within specified time frame.
  • Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
  • Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
  • Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims, Underwriting Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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 AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office AND Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business AND Experience working in a team environment.
  • OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including and Associate Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support Area AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office AND Experience working in a team environment AND Experience with Umbrella underwriting.

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd does 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. EOE disability/vet



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