Underwriting Associate, E&S Casualty (Hybrid)

Zurich NA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks a UA Associate to join the E&S Excess Casualty team in a hybrid Chicago-based role. You will assist experienced Underwriters by reviewing risks, summarizing exposures, and supporting end-to-end servicing for new business, renewals, and endorsements.

Daily tasks include gathering data, quoting policies, and communicating with brokers and customers under supervision. A data-analytic mindset and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area 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 AND Knowledge of data collection and analysis

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
• Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies.
• 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.
• Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager. Working collaboratively with assigned underwriters.
• Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Microsoft Office experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

High School Diploma or Equivalent + 2+ years experience

Tools

Policy management systems

Job description

Zurich North America seeks a UA Associate to join the E&S Excess Casualty team in a hybrid Chicago-based role. You will assist experienced Underwriters by reviewing risks, summarizing exposures, and supporting end-to-end servicing for new business, renewals, and endorsements.

Daily tasks include gathering data, quoting policies, and communicating with brokers and customers under supervision. A data-analytic mindset and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success.