Senior Underwriter & Risk Strategy Architect (Hybrid)

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a seasoned underwriting professional to monitor and review project work, provide advisory services, analyze data to guide decisions, and support senior management with process improvements in underwriting. The role emphasizes risk assessment, customer communication, and delivering effective coverage across diverse projects.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, a track record of working under time constraints for quotes on new and renewals, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5+ years in underwriting or market facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 10+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree and 3+ years in underwriting or market facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree and 8+ years in 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review work across a number of small to medium scale projects or a large complex project to ensure resources and schedules are followed.
• Provide advisory services on a daily basis, measuring exposure and analyzing risk to provide appropriate coverage.
• Research primary data sources, select relevant information, analyze themes and trends to support operational decisions.
• Research best practice and provide consultancy to support senior management in developing processes and systems for underwriting.
• Assess complex customer cases, evaluate needs and apply techniques to recommend solutions.
• Build relationships with customers by handling queries and advising on account development.
• Apply rating tools and methodologies to own work area to deliver to customers and suggest improvements.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking a seasoned underwriting professional to monitor and review project work, provide advisory services, analyze data to guide decisions, and support senior management with process improvements in underwriting. The role emphasizes risk assessment, customer communication, and delivering effective coverage across diverse projects.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, a track record of working under time constraints for quotes on new and renewals, and