Senior E&S Private/Non-Profit Underwriter II

At Zurich you can learn, develop, and lead while being authentically you every day. We believe our future is brighter together because our voices are diverse and heard.

Our behaviors are inclusive, our actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We are an insurance leader committed to developing our people, focusing on our customers, and building a sustainable future for our communities.

We are currently looking for a Management Liability Senior Underwriter II to work out of our Phoenix, AZ office or remotely within the State of AZ.

Your problem-solving expertise will help us drive positive impact with our customers, communities, and each other. You will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their insurance needs.

This role will require you to travel and be visible in the marketplace to meet with our broker partners 25% of the time.

As a Wholesale Private / Non-Profit Senior Underwriter you will handle complex new and renewal domestic Wholesale Financial lines accounts.

What you can expect in a Wholesale Private / Non-Profit Underwriter position at Zurich :

• You will develop and maintain relationships with brokers partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives
• You will leverage your Wholesale Private / Non-Profit underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal domestic Wholesale Financial lines business.
• You will work collaboratively across business units including but 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 Accounting, Banking and / or Risk Management skills in market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory

Basic Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or

Underwriting Support area

• 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
• Technical knowledge of Wholesale Private / Non-Profit Underwriting
• Established broker relationships (wholesale brokers) within the West region.
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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