Domestic Casualty Underwriter
Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with a commitment to improving the customer experience. The Domestic Casualty Underwriter will build relationships with brokers and customers while managing a renewal book and generating new business in the National Accounts Casualty sector.
Responsibilities
- You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of National Accounts Casualty business objectives
- You will leverage your Casualty 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 market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners
Skills
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, OR Risk Management
- Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
- Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
- Bachelor's Degree
- Expert technical knowledge of Casualty National Account Underwriting
- Established broker relationships (retail brokers) within the NY Metro area
- Sales execution mindset
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
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