Senior Auto Technical Underwriter & Portfolio Leader

Zurich North America; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 132,500 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a Technical Underwriter to join the North America Technical Underwriting team. The role reports to the Auto Technical Director and involves designing and driving multidimensional strategies for our Auto book.

You will collaborate with Global Colleagues and Unit Heads to deliver portfolio quality, technical underwriting strategies, product management and pricing aligned with financial plans. Location: Schaumburg, remote work available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in underwriting or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 10+ years in underwriting.
• CPCU certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Auto lines of business and underwriting practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor underwriting strategy related to performance metrics, data and insights; adjust strategy as needed.
• Operate within Zurich Risk Policy and Global Underwriting Policy; implement guidelines and best practices.
• Lead initiatives to develop technical underwriting guidelines and best practices; establish controls and procedures.
• Lead projects by coordinating resources, setting direction and delivering successful outcomes.
• Handle complex queries within delegated authority and support profitable terms.
• Assist with approval of terms, conditions and Line of Business issues to enable profitable writing.
• Contribute to portfolio management; monitor profitability and growth of specialty areas.
• Develop and implement improvements to Technical Price accuracy and related processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Auto underwriting knowledge

Leadership and collaboration

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking a Technical Underwriter to join the North America Technical Underwriting team. The role reports to the Auto Technical Director and involves designing and driving multidimensional strategies for our Auto book.

You will collaborate with Global Colleagues and Unit Heads to deliver portfolio quality, technical underwriting strategies, product management and pricing aligned with financial plans. Location: Schaumburg, remote work available.