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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