Construction Property Underwriter — Market-Facing Hybrid

Zurich Insurance; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Total Rewards program

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Zurich Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Specialist, Construction Property to join our Specialties Accounts team in Kansas City, with a hybrid schedule that requires in-office presence three days per week. The role supports construction property exposures in new and renewal business and involves broker relationship management and sales execution.

Travel is approximately 20% and the team emphasizes collaboration with distributors and customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• 6+ years in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of lines of business and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers).
• Support the organization's 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.

Skills

Underwriting

Broker relationships

Sales execution

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Specialist, Construction Property to join our Specialties Accounts team in Kansas City, with a hybrid schedule that requires in-office presence three days per week. The role supports construction property exposures in new and renewal business and involves broker relationship management and sales execution.

Travel is approximately 20% and the team emphasizes collaboration with distributors and customers.