Management Liability Underwriter - Private (Senior or Mid-Senior)

Management Liability Underwriter - Private (Senior or Mid-Senior)

Zurich is currently looking for a Management Liability Underwriter – Private (Senior or Mid-Senior) to work out of our Chicago office! You will be responsible for utilizing your sales/marketing, relationship building, and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for management liability products (Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, & Fiduciary Liability) for private, nonprofit companies.In this role, you will be tasked with building strong relationships with retail distributors (agents and brokers) and our customers in support of business retention and acquisition of new business. Identifying growth opportunities by determining our customer’s insurance needs and providing the right solutions will also be a critical responsibility of this position.Your relationship building and problem-solving expertise will help us drive a positive impact with our customers, communities, and each other. Our global footprint and 148 years of experience enable you to develop your skills and put your risk analysis expertise to use while having the opportunity to work with a wide range of Fortune 500 companies.Key Accountabilities of this role:Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.Make broker/customer and on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.This role will be filled at either the Management Liability Underwriter – Private (Senior or Mid-Senior) level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.Basic Qualifications:Management Liability Underwriter – Private Mid-Senior:High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management area.High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support.Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Accounting, Banking, Risk Management 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.ORManagement Liability Underwriter – Private Senior: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.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.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong relationship building skills.Midwest retail broker relationships.Underwriting experience directly in Management Liability for private companies.As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet.Location(s): AM - ChicagoRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No

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