Construction Casualty Underwriter (Mid-Senior or Senior)
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Zurich is one of the leading insurance providers in the construction industry, our mission is to provide creative solutions for the risks our customers face today and in the future.
This role will be filled at either the Underwriter Mid-Senior or 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.
The Construction Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:
Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs.
Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing
Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
Market facing and production within the growing Construction division
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Working within broad limits and authority on complex assignments
Construction Casualty Underwriter (Mid-Senior) Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND
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
OR
Construction Casualty Underwriter (Senior) 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
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Technical knowledge of Construction Casualty Underwriting
Established broker relationships (retail brokers) in Michigan
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Location(s): AM - Michigan Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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- Location:
- Lansing
- Job Type:
- FullTime