Underwriting Specialist, Private Equity (Middle Market)

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Zurich North America in New York City is seeking an Underwriting Specialist (or Executive Underwriter) for Private Equity P&C within Middle Markets. You will act as a trusted advisor to brokers and clients, applying PE underwriting expertise to assess exposures, price risk, and deliver tailored solutions that support profitability and client satisfaction.

You will collaborate across claims, risk engineering, finance, actuarial, and technical underwriting teams, managing a profitable book of new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; strong Private Equity broker relationships.
• Experience in underwriting PE lines and pricing risk.
• Proven ability to collaborate across claims, risk engineering, finance and actuarial.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain broker partnerships across a broad range of industries.
• Apply Private Equity underwriting expertise to risk assessment, exposure analysis, and pricing.
• Collaborate with claims, risk engineering, finance, actuarial, and technical underwriting teams to deliver solutions.
• Grow relationships with distribution partners within assigned territory.
• Manage a profitable book of new and renewal business.

Skills

Broker relationships

Private Equity underwriting

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Underwriting Specialist, Private Equity (Middle Market)

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Zurich Middle Markets has achieveddouble-digit growth for four consecutive years, and we’re just getting started. Our success is driven by talented, collaborative underwriting professionals who deeply understand the Middle Market landscape and the complex risks faced by today’s Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies.

We are continuing to invest in our Private Equity P&C practice and are seeking an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter to join our team in New York City. This is a high-impact role for an experienced underwriter who thrives in a market-facing environment and is passionate about delivering thoughtful, end-to-end risk solutions.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and customer advocate, partnering closely with brokers and clients to understand unique exposures and deliver tailored insurance solutions that support long-term profitability and customer satisfaction.

• Industry-leading growth and momentum
• Exposure to a dynamic and growing Private Equity portfolio
• Strong internal partnerships across claims, risk engineering, finance, and actuarial
• Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility and balance

What You Can Expect in a P&C Private Equity Underwriting Role at Zurich:

• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with broker partners and customers across a broad range of industries
• Apply your Private Equity underwriting expertise across risk assessment, exposure analysis, and pricing to build and manage a profitable book of new and renewal business
• Collaborate cross-functionally with claims, finance, risk engineering, actuarial, and technical underwriting teams to deliver comprehensive solutions
• Leverage your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow relationships with preferred distribution partners within your assigned territory
• Gain deep exposure to a fast-growing, innovative segment of Middle Markets insurance

This role may be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the candidate’s experience, skill set, and alignment with the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

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
  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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Established relationships with Private Equity broker partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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 $94,800.00 - $205,100.00.The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $94,800.00 - $155,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.The proposed salary range for theExecutive Underwriter is $125,300.00 - $205,100.00, 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 .]

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.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - New York
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No