Executive Underwriter – Construction Professional Liability
Zurich Insurance
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, 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.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert on the team.
- Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations.
- Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers).
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
- Qualify accounts to meet the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Make broker/customer and on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
- Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15% for Executive Underwriter and 20% for AVP, Underwriter Director.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
underwritinginsurance lawsinsurance regulationsaccount assessmentrisk qualificationbusiness opportunity analysis
Soft skills
relationship managementcollaborationcommunicationproactive problem solvingteamwork
Certifications
Zurich Certified Insurance ApprenticeAssociate Degree