Senior Construction Property Underwriter
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Zurich is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Property Underwriter to join our National Accounts Construction team in Zurich's Dallas office. This is a hybrid role that will require 2 days per week in a Zurich office. We are also open to hiring talent at our office in Atlanta.
As a Senior Construction Property Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal domestic Construction Property accounts and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers focused in the Southeast.
In this role, you will:
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate.
Provide guidance to lower level associates.
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions.
Support the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments 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.
Basic 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree.
Technical knowledge of Construction Property Underwriting.
Established broker relationships (retail brokers) within the South region.
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.
Location(s): AM - Addison, AM - Atlanta
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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