Market Facing Underwriter - Middle Markets (Mid Senior - Senior)
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Orange
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Zurich is seeking an experienced Senior Middle Markets
Underwriter in Southern California (Orange County or San Diego
County preferably) reporting to the Branch Manager in Los Angeles.
While this position will be based out of our Southern CA offices,
you will have the flexibility to work both in the office and
remotely. - -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 one day a week for a team collaboration day. This role will
be filled at either the Middle Markets Underwriter (Level II) or
Senior Middle Markets Underwriter (Level III). The hiring manager
will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected
applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications
listed for this position.Middle Markets is a key business segment
within Zurich and we are focused on attracting top customer
advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical
underwriting skills and solution focused problem solving abilities.
Our industry focus includes (not limited to) Financial
Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, and
Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for
our customers inclusive of international programs. - -As a Senior
Middle Markets Underwriter you will handle complex new and renewal
Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the
team. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the
opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing
skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the
Western region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at
Zurich! -The Middle Markets Underwriter is responsible for:
- Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on
improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and
offering the best end to end solution for their insurance
needs.
- Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk
assessment and pricing
- Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed
decisions at point of sale
- Identifying gaps -and aligning Zurich's products and value
proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract
certainty the customer needs
- Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an
innovative advisor
- Underwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal
business
- Market facing and production within the growing Middle Markets
division -
- Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines,
insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
- Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
- Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex
assignmentsBasic Qualifications Level II:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of
experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of
experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaOR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate
Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or
Market Facing area -OR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate
Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or
-Underwriting Support area -AND
- 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 OfficeBasic Qualifications Level III:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of
experience in commercial underwriting or brokerage or market facing
areaOR
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of
experience in the claims or underwriting support areaOR
- Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate
Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or
Market Facing areaOR
- Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate
Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or
Underwriting Support area - - - - - - AND
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and
renewal business
- Experience working in a team environmentPreferred
Qualifications (Both Levels): -
- Bachelor's Degree
- Property & Casualty underwriting experience and broker
relationships in Southern California.
- 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
- PC and related software skills
- CPCU and ARM a plusAs a condition of employment at Zurich,
employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and safety
protocols (), including, without limitation, a requirement that
employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and
upload proof of vaccination status, or negative COVID test results
when allowable, to a third-party vendor. These are continuously
re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any time. - -A
future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?Now
is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we
want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas
so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a
leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150
years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today,
Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial
property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk
management products and services for businesses and individuals. 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. Be
a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in
building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and
the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee
benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and
competitive compensation. Please click to learn more. -As a global
company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an
asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds
with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken
together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common
goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich 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 - -Zurich does not accept unsolicited
resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited
resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If
you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal
for resume submission. - -Location(s): AM - Orange County, AM - Los
Angeles, AM - San DiegoRemote Working: YesSchedule: Full Time
-Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-WL1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTE -
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