Senior Program Underwriting Specialist (Property & Casualty)

Zurich North America is hiring a Senior Program Underwriter to join our Middle Markets Program team. As a member of Zurich’s underwriting team, you will enjoy the opportunity to develop your portfolio management skills and collaborate with many stakeholders.

 

We will consider talent in the following cities: Schaumburg, IL and Omaha, NE if the candidate has commercial underwriting experience. We will consider a remote employee if the candidate has both underwriting and program experience.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

Lead all aspects of portfolio management including:

 

• Working with stakeholders to resolve issues and concerns for various programs.
• Assisting with Dashboard completion and Game Plan updates.
• Supporting the product development process.
• Executing on referrals from Program Administrators.
• Project work as necessary.
• Participate in underwriting, sales, claims meetings.
• Assist with new program and profitable growth opportunities.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area or Finance, Banking, Facilities/Property Management, Engineering-Civil, Structural
  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 Finance, Banking, Facilities/Property Management, Engineering-Civil, Structural
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  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:

 

• Good problem-solving skills
• Property and Casualty Experience.
• Networking ability
• Embraces change
• Self-starter
• Ownership minded

 

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. 

 

 

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

 

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

 

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