Senior E&O/Cyber Underwriter, Wholesale E&S

Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Wholesale E&O and Cyber team!  This position is dedicated to the wholesale broker channel and presents a great opportunity to join our Professional Liability & Cyber team in Chicago!

 

In this role, you will underwrite and perform financial analysis across professional liability E&O and Cyber risks. The position will have technical, transactional and market facing responsibilities; and it will also make contributions in the areas of product/proposition development, marketing, fulfillment, and portfolio management. 

 

Responsibilities include:

  

• Generating, underwriting and analyzing E&O and Cyber new and renewal policies.
• Market facing and production with wholesale brokers.
• 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.
• Managing a portfolio of accounts and developing a pipeline of business.
• Collaborating and cross selling with other stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich.

 

Senior E&O/Cyber Underwriter Basic Qualifications:

 

• 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
• Experience working in a team environment

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Underwriting experience with E&O and Cyber products
• Established wholesale broker relationships in targeted region
• Service oriented and responsive
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office skills

 

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, Click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The starting salary range for this position is $9