Property Underwriter - Hybrid, Market-Facing Growth

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking an Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter, Large Property, for the National Accounts Large Property Underwriting team in San Francisco or Seattle. Hybrid work is available, with three days in the office per week to meet our agents and brokers.

The role involves analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business under The Zurich Way of Underwriting, with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of commercial property policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• 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

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintainRelationships with Line of Business representatives and other business related needs as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support retention and acquisition.
• Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet appetite and balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker/customer and on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

Skills

Sales execution mindset

Broker relationships

Team collaboration

Underwriting knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent + 3+ years in Underwriting/Market Facing

High School Diploma or Equivalent + 6+ years in Claims/Underwriting Support

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice w/ Associate Degree + 1+ years

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice w/ Associate Degree + 4+ years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking an Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter, Large Property, for the National Accounts Large Property Underwriting team in San Francisco or Seattle. Hybrid work is available, with three days in the office per week to meet our agents and brokers.

The role involves analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business under The Zurich Way of Underwriting, with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of commercial property policies.