Middle Markets Associate Underwriting Manager

Zurich is currently looking for a Middle Markets Associate Underwriting Manager to support our Southern California production underwriting team! We are looking for talent to be based out of our Los Angeles office.

This leadership role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office on a regular basis to meet with your team.

We may also consider having someone working out of our Irvine office location.

In this role you will manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production Underwriters as well as a book of new and renewal business.

You will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships in the Southern California region.

This is a critical role in driving an engaging team culture. This role requires a strong technical, staff development and sales execution mindset.

This role requires 25% of Travel.

Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates that possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem-solving abilities.

Our industry focus includes (not limited to) Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, and Real Estate.

Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!

Basic Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced knowledge of line / s of business
• Ability to manage and build rapport with team
• Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Some supervisory or management experience
• Established Producer relationships
• Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
• Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation
• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
• Excellent skills in relationship building
• Strong presentation skills
• Results oriented

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ().