E&S, Excess Casualty Market Facing Underwriter (Underwriter/ Senior Underwriter)

Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter to join its dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with national wholesalers and driving growth in a profitable book of business. You'll leverage your underwriting expertise to assess risks and provide tailored insurance solutions while mentoring junior team members. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters a supportive culture where innovative ideas can thrive. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the insurance industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Short-term incentive bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• Knowledge of Excess Casualty Underwriting and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners.
• Conduct risk assessments and pricing for new and renewal business.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Assessment

Exposure Evaluation

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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E&S, Excess Casualty Market Facing Underwriter (Underwriter/ Senior Underwriter)

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What can go right when you can grow your career?

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, we have over 150 years of experience, serve more than 25 industries, and insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities so you can reach your full potential and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. With the support of people like you, we are optimistic about leading the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.

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Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter (Underwriter or Senior Underwriter) to join our growing Casualty team!You will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis and 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.In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.We are open to talent residing in our Southeast Region (Atlanta, GA, Virtual North Caroline, Virtual South Carolina, Virtual Florida, Virtual Alabama, Virtual Tennessee).

Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction!

This role will be filled at either an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. As an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter you will serve as a leader and mentor to the team offering technical guidance on key coverage issues and forms.

What you can expect in an E&S Excess Casualty Underwriting position at Zurich:

You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives

You will leverage your casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business

You will work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry

You will be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory

Our E&S Excess Casualty 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

Market facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division

Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules

Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments

Coaching, developing and empowering junior team members.

E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter Basic Qualifications:

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 area
OR

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 Office

OR

E&S Primary Casualty Senior Underwriter Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the 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 the 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degreeor equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience

Technical knowledge of Excess Casualty Underwriting with E&S

Established wholesale broker relationships

Creative problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

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. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is$94,000.00 - $170,000.00.Theproposedsalary range for theSenioris$94,000.00 - $139,000.00,with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. Forthe AVPis$120,000.00 - $170,000.00,with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

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 here to learn more.

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.

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 - Atlanta, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - North Carolina Virt. Office, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - South Carolina Virt. Office, AM - Alabama Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No

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