Senior Associate / VP Credit Underwriter - Investment

JCW; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Casualty Underwriter to join their dynamic team in New York City. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your relationship-building and problem-solving skills to enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. You will collaborate across various business units, utilizing your expertise in Casualty underwriting to manage a renewal book and attract new business. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the insurance sector and possess strong market-facing skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area required.
• Experience with broker relationships in the NY Metro area is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and customers.
• Leverage underwriting skills to manage a profitable book of business.

Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Market Facing Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently hiring an experienced Senior Casualty Underwriter-(Senior or AVP) to work in our New York City office. Your relationship building and problem-solving expertise will help us drive positive impact with our customers, communities, and each other. 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 insurance needs.

We are looking for someone with excellent market facing and technical skills that has experience working with brokers in the NY Metro area. This position will be working with our National Accounts Casualty products managing a renewal book along with being responsible for bringing in new business.

What you can expect in a National Accounts Casualty Underwriting Position at Zurich:

• You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of National Accounts Casualty 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 but not limited to; 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 market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners.

This role will be filled at either the Senior or AVP Level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

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

AVP level:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Expert technical knowledge of Casualty National Account Underwriting.
• Established broker relationships (retail brokers) within the NY Metro area.
• 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