Wholesale Financial Lines Underwriter – Financial Institutions

Zurich Insurance Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Group is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join the Wholesale Financial Lines team in NY or Chicago. You will underwrite and analyze financial institution risks, handling technical, transactional, and market-facing duties.

This role contributes to product development, marketing, fulfillment, and portfolio management, with opportunities to collaborate across lines and broker networks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience.
• Knowledge of financial institution risks and underwriting guidelines.
• Experience with insurance laws and rating rules.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite financial institution new and renewal policies.
• Market-facing duties with wholesale brokers.
• Administer underwriting rules and rating guidelines.
• Handle highly complex assignments within authority.
• Manage a portfolio and develop a pipeline of business.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders across Zurich.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich Insurance Group is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join the Wholesale Financial Lines team in NY or Chicago. You will underwrite and analyze financial institution risks, handling technical, transactional, and market-facing duties.

This role contributes to product development, marketing, fulfillment, and portfolio management, with opportunities to collaborate across lines and broker networks.