Senior Construction Casualty Underwriter
Zurich InsuranceAbout the role
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Zurich is currently hiring a Construction Primary Casualty Underwriter (Senior Levell III or Level IV AVP) to join the Construction team in the Tri-State area of New York (New Jersey, Connecticut, New York). As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners within the New York area. This is an exciting time to join Construction at Zurich!
In this role, you will handle a wide range of complex construction risk types including new and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, and Worker’s Compensation as well as large project/wrap-up insurance programs.
Zurich is one of the leading insurance providers in the construction industry, and our mission is to provide creative solutions for the risks our customers face today and in the future.
While candidates with construction casualty experience are ideal, we will consider Senior Underwriter candidates who have a desire to expand their skillsets in the construction risk management space. This role will be filled at either the Senior Underwriter (Level III) or AVP Underwriter (Level IV). 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.
This role will be filled at either the Senior Underwriter (Level III) or AVP Underwriter (Level IV). 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.
The Construction Casualty 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
- Market facing and production within the growing Construction division
- 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
Senior Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level III) Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Brokerage or Market Facing area
OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
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