Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist - Middle Market

Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, committed to exceeding growth in the Middle Markets sector. The Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist will focus on enhancing customer experience by understanding unique risks and providing comprehensive insurance solutions. Responsibilities You will develop and maintain relationships with brokers, partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives You will leverage your P&C underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business You will work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry You will be empowered to use your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory 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 Bachelor's degree Established relationships with Property & Casualty broker partners Strong verbal and written communication skills CPCU and ARM a plus Benefits Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families Short-term incentive bonus of 10% 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 10001+ employees. Its website is