Executive Underwriter - Middle Markets

Executive Underwriter – Middle Markets (Job ID 128047)

Zurich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead! We've been committed to assembling a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve.

We are looking to add to our Property & Casualty team in New England and hire an experienced P&C Underwriter to work out of our Boston office or hybrid in the state of New Hampshire or Maine (candidate must reside within the States of NH, ME or MA). In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Middle Markets P&C insurance needs.

Responsibilities

You will develop and maintain relationships with broker 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.

Underwriter Specialist Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND

Knowledge of Property and Casualty lines of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines

Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business

Experience with Microsoft Office

Executive Underwriter Required Qualifications

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 are AND

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business

Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Established relationships with Property & Casualty broker partners

Strong verbal and written communication skills

CPCU and ARM a plus

Compensation

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 – $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist Level is $75,000.00 – $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. For the Executive Underwriter Level is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Location and Work Arrangement

Location(s) : AM – New Hampshire Virtual Office, AM – Boston, AM – Maine Virtual Office

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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