Zurich is looking for an experienced Large Casualty Underwriter to join our National Account, Large Casualty Team in our Dallas/Addison office. This role will assist in the achievement of profitable production growth and strong renewal retention of our Large Casualty business through evaluating, pricing and negotiating highly complex large-scale commercial insurance risks and cultivating broker and client relations.
Our motto: One Carrier, One Solution, we are selling Domestic Casualty business together with Umbrella, Property, Financial Lines, Cyber and International to provide a holistic solution to large, complex customers.
This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
The Large Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:
- Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
- Market facing and production within the Large Casualty, National Accounts division
- Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
- Developing and maintaining broker relationships in the South Region
- Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Executive Underwriter Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND - Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Experience working in a team environment
OR
AVP, Underwriting Director Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND - Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in Large Casualty underwriting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office experience
Your 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 combined salary range for this position is $105,000.00 - $225,750.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $105,000.00 - $173,250, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP Underwriting Director is $136,500 - $225,750.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]
Location(s): AM - Addison, AM - Dallas
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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