Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist - Zurich E&S

Zurich NA

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 125,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive pay and benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Zuric h NA in United States is seeking an experienced E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter to join our growing Casualty team with hybrid work options across Chicago, New York, Parsippany, or Atlanta. You will develop broker relations, apply underwriting expertise in risk assessment and pricing, and collaborate across claims, finance and risk units to grow a profitable book. Zurich NA offers competitive pay and benefits with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1+ years in Insurance or Market Facing area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area and knowledge of industry/regulations
Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques and guidelines
Experience with insurance laws and rating rules

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across industries
Apply underwriting acumen to risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing
Collaborate with claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary and other units
Coach and empower junior team members

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Pricing

Market facing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Zurich Apprentice program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter to join our growing Casualty team in Chicago, New York, Parsippany, or Atlanta! You will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis and partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.

Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction!

This role will be filled at either an Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

What you can expect in an E&S Excess Casualty Underwriting position at Zurich:

You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of 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 in an assigned territory

Our E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:

Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs
Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing
Using risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
Market facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Coaching, developing and empowering junior team members.

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

Underwriter:

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

Underwriting Specialist:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area ORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree
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. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $125,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriter is $60,000.00 - $95,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

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 in 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