Broker-Focused Middle Market Underwriter – Hybrid Chicago

Zurich North America; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,200 - 238,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Zurich North America in Chicago is seeking a Market Facing, Middle Market Underwriter at Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director level. You will build broker relationships, assess Property & Casualty risks, and price solutions for a profitable book across multiple industries. Hybrid work is supported. The level will be determined by experience and the qualifications listed. Zurich offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Underwriting/market facing experience with broker relationships (5+ years).
• Ability to assess risk, price, and generate a profitable book.
• Experience working in a team environment and handling time restraints for quotes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across industries.
• Leverage underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing.
• Collaborate across claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and underwriting teams.
• Grow and develop relationships with distribution partners in assigned territory.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America in Chicago is seeking a Market Facing, Middle Market Underwriter at Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director level. You will build broker relationships, assess Property & Casualty risks, and price solutions for a profitable book across multiple industries. Hybrid work is supported. The level will be determined by experience and the qualifications listed. Zurich offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.