Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level II or Sr. Level III)

Zurich Insurance Group; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is looking for a Construction Casualty Underwriter to work remotely in Tennessee. The role involves analyzing and underwriting Casualty business, strong sales execution, and maintaining relationships with distributors. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive compensation and hybrid work options are offered.

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonuses

Merit increases

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in underwriting or market facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice preferred.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and underwriting philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite new and renewal Casualty business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents and brokers.
• Support the organization's sales culture.

Skills

Market facing position mindset

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PC and related software

Job description

Overview

Zurich gives you the tools and support to construct a rewarding career in the Insurance industry. We are looking for a Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level II or Sr. Level III) to work remotely in Tennessee, preferably based in the Nashville area.

Role and Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite new and renewal Casualty business both in the US and internationally.
• Market facing position with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of commercial construction casualty policies.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Develop, maintain and collaborate with line of business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support business retention and acquisition, and work with customers and distributors to determine needs and provide solutions.
• Support the organization\'s sales culture by serving as a help point for agents, brokers and customers.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet the organization\'s appetite and sound business opportunities.
• Make broker/customer on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

Basic Qualifications — Level II

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in underwriting or market facing area; OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area; OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in 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 lines of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Basic Qualifications — Senior Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level III)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in underwriting or market facing area; OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area; OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in 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
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Commercial Construction Casualty underwriting experience and broker relationships in the South/South Eastern region
• Ability to effectively assess risk
• Strong negotiation skills
• 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 plus

Compensation and Benefits

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please consider the information provided by the company. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The combined salary range for this position is $66,900.00 - $144,900.00. The proposed salary range for Level II is $66,900.00 - $109,600.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for Level III is $88,500.00 - $144,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

Regulatory and Diversity Statements

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

Location(s): AM - Tennessee Virtual Office; Remote Working: Hybrid; Schedule: Full Time; Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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