Senior Middle Markets Property Underwriter

 

Zurich is seeking a Middle Markets- Property Underwriter (Mid-Senior -Senior) in the Midwest Region. 

 

Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) General Industries, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs. 

 

As a Middle Markets Property Underwriter you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets property business. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your  property underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the Midwest Region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!

 

The Middle Markets Property Underwriter is responsible for:
 

• 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
• Identifying gaps involves and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs
• Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor
• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
• Market facing presence and production within the growing Middle Markets property division in the Midwest
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
• Some casualty experience is a plus

 

This role will be filled at either the Middle Markets Property Underwriter Mid-Senior or Senior 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.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

Middle Markets Property Underwriter (Mid-Senior)

 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance area.
  OR 
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area 
  AND 
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment 
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines 

 

OR

 

Middle Markets Property Underwriter (Senior):

 

• High Schoo