Underwriter - Multinational Middle Market

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Underwriter – Multinational to join our Central Region. The role focuses on Middle Market Multinational business and offers a hybrid schedule with in-office days three per week in Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, Overland Park, KS or St.

Louis, MO. You will underwrite new and renewal Multinational Casualty accounts, be market-facing, and develop broker relationships.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 1+ year in the Insurance or Market-facing area
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2+ years in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
• Market facing and production within the Middle Market Multinational division
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships in the Central Region
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Market-facing experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Underwriter - Multinational Middle Market

Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Underwriter – Multinational to join our team in the Central Region. This position will focus on Middle Market Multinational business and work out of one of the following office locations: Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, Overland Park, KS or St. Louis, MO. While this position will be based out of one of these locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis being in office 3 days a week. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Multinational Casualty accounts. This is a market facing position and you will be expected to be visible in the marketplace 10-15% of the time.

Our motto: One Carrier, One Solution, we are selling Multinational and Domestic business together to provide a holistic solution to multinational customers.

Responsibilities:

• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
• Market facing and production within the Middle Market Multinational division
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships in the Central Region
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments

Underwriter – Multinational Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area.
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  AND
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Multinational experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $95,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

• We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Overland Park, AM - St. Louis
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No