Market Facing Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist- Accident & Health Division

Zurich North America is seeking a Market Facing Underwriter/Underwriting Specialist for their Accident & Health Division. This role involves providing technical support on complex program development and ensuring compliance with underwriting rules, while fostering relationships with distribution partners and customers. Responsibilities Market facing, account servicing, and production activities within the A&H Division Providing technical support on complex national/regional program development and implementation – creating rating/pricing documentation, quote/proposal documents, plan and policy development, state requirements review across customer footprint, instructing and reviewing customer fulfillment materials, and review of third-party marketing materials Performing system entry, driving end-to-end policy/plan processing, and ensuring the completeness of underwriting/program files Complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules across multi-state footprints Participate in the development and maintenance of market relationships through providing superior service to our distribution partners, third party administrators and customers Collaborating with higher level underwriters/business leads and various other internal stakeholders Skills High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience with Microsoft Office Bachelors Degree with 1 or more years' experience in the underwriting area, preferably Accident and Health experience Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and interact confidently with external and internal partners Ability to work within a guiding set of rules/principles and solve for the ambiguous where/as needed Benefits Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10% Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families Company Overview Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is