Construction PL Underwriter – Hybrid Specialist

Zurich North America; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter for Construction Professional Liability to join our Specialties Construction team. This hybrid role can be based at any Zurich office in the South or Western regions.

You will handle complex domestic Construction Professional Liability accounts, serve as a subject matter expert, and collaborate with brokers and distributors to grow business.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate.
• May provide guidance to lower level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
• Supports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
• 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 broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose

Skills

Underwriting

Broker relationships

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter for Construction Professional Liability to join our Specialties Construction team. This hybrid role can be based at any Zurich office in the South or Western regions.

You will handle complex domestic Construction Professional Liability accounts, serve as a subject matter expert, and collaborate with brokers and distributors to grow business.