Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Wholesale E&O and Cyber team! This position is dedicated to the wholesale broker channel and presents a great opportunity to join our Professional Liability & Cyber team from Phoenix or Scottsdale, Chicago, or New York City!
In this role, you will underwrite and perform financial analysis across professional liability E&O and Cyber risks. The position will have technical, transactional and market facing responsibilities;
and it will also make contributions in the areas of product / proposition development, marketing, fulfillment, and portfolio management.
Responsibilities include :
- Generating, underwriting and analyzing E&O and Cyber new and renewal policies.
- Market facing and production with wholesale brokers.
- Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules.
- Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
- Managing a portfolio of accounts and developing a pipeline of business.
- Collaborating and cross selling with other stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich.
Senior Cyber, E&O Underwriter III 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 are
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Experience working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree
- Underwriting experience with E&O and Cyber products
- Established wholesale broker relationships in targeted region
- Service oriented and responsive
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office skills
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ().