Underwriting Analyst – E&S Financial Lines
Zurich Insurance
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $98,200 per year
About the role
- Reviews, evaluates and analyzes risk exposures, controls, loss history, financial condition and recommends or executes, underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination within established risk appetite.
- Anticipates underwriting exposure information needs, and proactively seeks out alternative, relevant data sources using underwriting tools to improve understanding of risks.
- Analyze and recommends input in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages and exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. that are needed to accurately quote and/or renew policies (bonds).
- Develops and executes account servicing solutions independently and in collaboration with Underwriter, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for more complex business accounts.
- Drives broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions and on-site calls related to account servicing matters with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
- Builds strong working relationships outside the team and with broker counterparts.
- Develops new team members and provides support and coaching to peers, based on quality results.
- Provides coaching and problem solving for complex transactions/issues while educating peers on the context behind the solution.
- Supports special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting or Market Facing area.
- Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
- Experience with data collection and analysis
- Experience with processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry.
- Customer service experience
- Problem solving experience
- Experience servicing product portfolios for multiple lines of business for insurance.
- Microsoft Office experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
- Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
data collectiondata analysispolicy management systemspolicy ratingsubjective pricingaccount servicinginsurance underwritingrisk analysisloss history evaluationinsurance product servicing
Soft Skills
problem solvingcustomer servicecoachingrelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationindependent executionplanningeducating peerssupporting special projects
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeZurich Certified Insurance ApprenticeAssociate Degree