Middle Markets Underwriter (Mid-Senior - Senior)

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Middle Markets Underwriter to join their dynamic team in Wisconsin. In this pivotal role, you will advocate for customers by understanding their unique risks and delivering tailored insurance solutions. You will engage with brokers and partners, utilizing your underwriting expertise to assess risks and ensure profitable business outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across various business units and contribute to a growing, innovative industry. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a team environment, this is the perfect chance to advance your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• Knowledge of lines of business and legal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and customers.
• Leverage underwriting skills for risk assessment and pricing.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Assessment

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Middle Markets Underwriter (Mid-Senior - Senior)

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Zurich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead! We are looking to add to our team in our Wisconsin market and hire an experienced Middle Markets Underwriter at the Mid-Senior or Senior level. In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Middle Markets insurance needs.

What you can expect in an Underwriting Position in Middle Markets at Zurich:

• You will develop and maintain relationships with brokers, partners, and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
• You will leverage your Middle Markets 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 knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
• You will be empowered to use your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.

Basic Qualifications:

Mid-Senior:

• 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 lines of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

OR

• 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.
  AND
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500.

Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.