Underwriting Account Service Associate - Construction Casualty

Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.; California; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Underwriting Account Service Associate to join its dynamic team. This role offers the chance to collaborate with experienced underwriters while honing your research and analytical skills in a supportive environment. You will assess risks, manage policy ratings, and provide vital account servicing for various clients. With a flexible hybrid work schedule, you can balance your professional and personal life effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity, inclusion, and career development, and be part of a mission to deliver exceptional insurance solutions across a wide range of industries.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related fields required.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk exposures and assist in underwriting decisions.
• Provide account servicing support for new business and renewals.

Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Customer Service Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Policy Management Systems

Job description

Underwriting Account Service Associate - Construction Casualty

Zurich North America is currently hiring an Underwriting Account Service Associate to join the National Accounts - Construction Casualty Underwriting team! As an Underwriting Account Service Analyst, you will support and work closely with experienced Underwriters in the review and analysis of risks. You will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your research and analytical skills to effectively assess risk and continue to grow your career.

This position will be based out of one of the following office locations: Phoenix, AZ; Gold River, CA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; or Seattle, WA, with the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week.

Responsibilities:

1. Reviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
2. Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies.
3. Provides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products.
4. Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager. Working collaboratively with assigned underwriters.
5. Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
2. OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
3. OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
4. AND Knowledge of data collection and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Insurance industry knowledge
2. Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills
4. Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and coworkers
5. Enjoys working with details and providing accurate data in a timely manner
6. Self-directed to meet deadlines
7. 5% Travel

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The hourly range provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. Compensation may exceed the hourly rate listed based on the evaluation of skillset and experience. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The starting hourly range for this position based on the following location is $22.84 - $37.40.

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

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Denver, AM - Gold River, AM - Irvine, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Phoenix, AM - San Francisco, AM - Seattle
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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