Executive Underwriter – Construction Professional Liability
Zurich Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $98,500 - $215,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Handle complex new and renewal domestic Construction Professional Liability accounts
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team
- Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules
- Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs
- May provide guidance to lower level associates
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition
- Work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
- Support the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities
- Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
- Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity
- Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose
Requirements
- 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 area
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Experience working in a team environment
- Basic Qualifications for AVP, Underwriting Director Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
underwritinginsurance lawsinsurance regulationsaccount qualificationopportunity assessmentbusiness retentionbusiness acquisitioncustomer solutionstime managementmarket facing
Soft skills
relationship buildingteam collaborationguidancecommunicationsales supportproactive approachcustomer serviceproblem solvingorganizational skillsleadership
Certifications
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice