Hybrid Marine Underwriter - Ocean Liability Specialist

Zurich; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich is seeking a Marine Underwriter in New York to analyze and underwrite marine liability business and build broker and customer relationships. You will apply Zurich's underwriting framework to moderate complexity work and identify new opportunities while delivering high service levels.

You'll collaborate with distributors and customers, participate in renewals, and contribute to growth of the Ocean Marine portfolio in a hybrid work environment in North America.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3+ years of underwriting or market facing experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years of claims or underwriting support experience.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 1+ years in underwriting/market facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4+ years in claims/underwriting support area.
• Knowledge of line(s) of business and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new/renewal business.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules, rating manuals, and insurance laws.
• Develop and maintain relationships with line-of-business reps to support business needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributors (agents and brokers).
• Support sales culture by acting 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 align with appetite while balancing opportunities.
• Conduct broker/customer and on-site calls with a planned purpose.
• Cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density within accounts.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Market facing

Relationship building

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich is seeking a Marine Underwriter in New York to analyze and underwrite marine liability business and build broker and customer relationships. You will apply Zurich's underwriting framework to moderate complexity work and identify new opportunities while delivering high service levels.

You'll collaborate with distributors and customers, participate in renewals, and contribute to growth of the Ocean Marine portfolio in a hybrid work environment in North America.