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Underwriting Specialist Or Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty

Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Underwriting Specialist Or Executive Underwriter Excess Casualty to join our growing Construction team! We are open to hiring an experienced Underwriter in one of the following locations: San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Scottsdale, AZ or Denver, CO. While we are open to one of these locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. The ideal candidate with have a background in Excess Casualty and/or Construction. What you can expect in a Market Facing Underwriting position at Zurich: You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers in the Construction industry in support of 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 in an assigned territory In this role you will be responsible for: Underwriting and pricing a solid renewal book. Identifying and analyzing new growth opportunities. Ensuring that accounts are qualified, meet with the organization's appetite and are balanced with sound business opportunity. Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Overseeing negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closing deals. Ensuring cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the Zurich customer. This role will be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. Underwriting Specialist Excess Casualty Basic 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 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 OR Executive Underwriter Excess Casualty Basic Requirements: 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 area AND 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 Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Strong verbal and written communication skills Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to applyyour unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty is $100,000.00 -$165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environmentso you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500. Join us for a brighter futurefor yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.