Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Middle Market

Zurich NA

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 172,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks to fill a Market Facing Middle Market Underwriter role in Dallas, TX. You will build broker and customer relationships, apply P&C underwriting acumen, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions for diverse industries.

Two levels are possible: Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter, with compensation tied to role and experience. Hybrid work schedule, salary ranges provided, and Total Rewards benefits apply.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years in claims or underwriting support OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 1+ years in underwriting or market-facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4+ years in claims or underwriting support, plus knowledge of lines of business and regulatory guidelines
Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across industries to support business objectives
Leverage property & casualty underwriting skills across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate a profitable book of new and renewal business
Collaborate across claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting to gain knowledge in a growing industry
Grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory

Skills

Broker relationships

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Over the past five years, Zurich North America has built a world-class Middle Market operation that serves key industries across the U.S. We strive to assemble a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. We are looking to add to our team in Dallas, TX.
While this position is based out of the Dallas/Addison office, 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 in the Dallas & Oklahoma territories. This role requires visibility in the marketplace, with the expectation of being in the office or market three days per week.
In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Property & Casualty insurance needs.
What you can expect in a Market Facing, Middle Market 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 Property and 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 technical underwriting, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.

This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
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 business
Experience with Microsoft Office

OR
Executive Underwriter Required 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 are AND
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree
Broker relationships in the region
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office experience

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 combined salary range for this position is $79,600.00 - $172,300.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $79,600.00 - $130,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $105,200.00 - $172,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
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