Senior Quality Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 98,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Quality Underwriter to implement quality governance strategies supporting Middle Markets Underwriting. This remote position involves leading initiatives, conducting quality reviews, and providing expert training. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and substantial insurance experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Insurance area or Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality reviews and address quality issues with market-facing underwriting.
• Contribute to underwriting quality initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Player

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Senior Quality Underwriter

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Zurich North America is currently seeking a Senior Quality Underwriter to join our team. This role will report to the US Middle Market Head of Underwriting Quality, and can be seated remotely in the United States.

This role will focus on Middle Markets Underwriting. The key purpose of this role will be to contribute to the development and implementation of underwriting quality and governance strategies, plans and processes in order to provide assurance that the underwriting business operates efficiently, effectively and in accordance with agreed rules and frameworks .

Key Accountabilities include:

• Participate in and lead quality reviews, where appropriate
• Liaise with Market Facing Underwriting to address quality issues including calibration and individual coaching opportunities
• Provides expert counsel and guidance to underwriters. Supports training activities. Provides training support from a technical underwriting standpoint.
• Develops and monitors underwriting quality initiatives analyzing the drivers of quality within the portfolio. Makes recommendations for improvements.
• Assist with the implementation and on-going monitoring of underwriting improvement initiatives.
• Significantly contributes to process improvement and innovation. May be involved in operational change activities relative to Middle Markets Underwriting.
• Contributes to, and leads (where appropriate) the ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of governance tools and quality control peer review processes.
• Provides consultative support on local governance processes and practices.
• Addresses governance and regulatory issues.
• Interfaces with internal departments such as Claims, Technical Underwriting, and Underwriting Support to manage problem resolution.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Insurance area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Insurance area

PreferredQualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 3 or more years of insurance industry experience
• Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Ability to be an effective team player
• Ability to handle multiple and varied complex assignments

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. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

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