Middle Markets Underwriter (Mid-Senior - Senior)

婵物捨; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an experienced Middle Markets Underwriter to join their Wisconsin team. This role focuses on enhancing customer experience by understanding unique risks and delivering tailored insurance solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong underwriting skills and the ability to collaborate with various business units. With a commitment to growth and innovation, this organization offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact client satisfaction and business success. If you are passionate about underwriting and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area required for Mid-Senior.
• 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area required for Senior.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Assessment

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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’ve been dedicated to assembling a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. 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:

1. You will develop and maintain relationships with brokers partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
2. 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.
3. You will work collaboratively across business units including but limited to claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
4. 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:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
   OR
2. High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
   OR
3. Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
   OR
4. Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
   AND
5. Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
6. Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
7. Experience with Microsoft Office

OR

Senior Level:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
   OR
2. High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
   OR
3. Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
   OR
4. Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
   AND
5. Knowledge of Microsoft Office
6. Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
7. Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills
3. Microsoft Office experience

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. The combined salary range for this position is $94,000.00 - $170,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Mid-Senior is $94,000.00 - $139,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Senior is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

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.

Location(s): AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Milwaukee
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No