Underwriting Specialist - Large Property
2 days ago
New York
pspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich gives you the tools and support to construct a rewarding career in the Insurance industry. We are looking for a Underwriting Specialist, Large Property to work out of our New York office. While this position will be based out our New York, 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./spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt /span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAs Underwriting Specialist, Large Property you will have a chance to use your marketing and analytical skills along with your knowledge of buildings to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Property business both in the US and internationally. This is a market facing position and we are seeking someone with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of commercial Property policies. There will be 20% travel for this position./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptKey Accountabilities of this role:/span/pp /pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAdminister and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptDevelop, maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptDevelop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptSupport the organizations sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptProactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptComplete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptQualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptMake broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose./span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptBasic Qualifications:/span/pp /pulli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAND/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptKnowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptExperience with Microsoft Office/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt /span/li/ulpspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptPreferred Qualifications:/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt /span/pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptBachelor’s Degree/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptCommercial Property underwriting experience and broker relationships in the New York region/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAbility to effectively assess risk/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptStrong negotiation skills/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptSuperior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptPossess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptExcellent oral and written communication skills/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptStrong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptDemonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptPC and related software skills/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptCPCU and ARM a plus/span/li/uldiv/divp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackYour 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 apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $94,800.00 - $155,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%./span/pdiv /divp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackWe offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. 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