Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - E&S Property

Zurich Insurance; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zurich North America is hiring an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter – E&S Property in Chicago or Atlanta. You will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, interact with market participants, and work within delegated authority to deliver high-quality service in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, pricing, using data and models, and maintaining underwriting rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting or market facing areas with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to assess risk, evaluate exposures and price appropriately.
• Proven collaboration with agents and brokers to drive growth.

Responsabilités

• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority.
• Interact with national wholesalers to drive growth and profitability.
• Apply Zurich's underwriting framework to ensure high-quality service.
• Maintain compliance with insurance laws and rating guidelines.
• Work with managers to prioritize and balance workloads.

Connaissances

Market facing

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Customer advocacy

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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Zurich is currently looking to hire an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter – E&S Property to join our team! We are open to candidates working out of one of the following locations: Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. While this position will be based out of one of these locations, you will have 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.

The E&S Property Underwriter will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, regularly interacting and facing the market, under limited supervision, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of moderate technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customers. In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.

This role will be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter 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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 E&S Standard Property group
• 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

Underwriting Specialist Required Qualifications:

• 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
  OR
• Zurich 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 busines
• Experience with Microsoft Office

OR

Executive UnderwriterRequired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in E&S Property Underwriting
• Strong negotiation skills and wholesale broker relationships nationwide
• 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 $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposedsalary rangefor the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialties Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%.

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

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 § 1033.

Location(s): AM - Atlanta, AM - Chicago
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No
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