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

Zurich Insurance Company; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter to join their dynamic Casualty team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, allowing flexibility while engaging with brokers and agents to drive business growth. The successful candidate will leverage their underwriting expertise to build strong relationships and ensure a profitable book of business. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, this position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the insurance industry and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and equity. Join this forward-thinking organization and help shape the future of insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory guidelines in insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and customers.
• Evaluate risks and pricing to ensure profitability.

Skills

Casualty Underwriting

Risk Assessment

Exposure Evaluation

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

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 requires visibility in the marketplace to meet with agents and brokers. You will work 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 Carolina, 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 claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive industry knowledge.
• You will 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 the 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.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• 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.

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.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• 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 Degree or 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.

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.

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No