Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Excess Casualty Underwriter (Level II or III) to join our growing Excess Casualty team! We are open to hiring an experienced Underwriter in any location commutable to a Zurich office, hiring preference for the following locations: New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta or Dallas. While we are open to locations nationwide, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. The ideal candidate with have a background in Excess Casualty and/or Construction. This role will be filled at either an Excess Casualty Underwriter Level II or III. 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. What you can expect in an Excess Casualty Underwriting position at Zurich: You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers in the Construction industry in support of business objectives You will leverage your casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business You will work collaboratively across business units including but not 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 market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory In this role you will be responsible for: Underwriting and pricing a solid renewal book.

Identifying and analyzing new growth opportunities.

Ensuring that accounts are qualified, meet with the organization's appetite and are balanced with sound business opportunity.

Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

Overseeing negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closing deals.

Ensuring cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the Zurich customer. Excess Casualty Underwriter II Basic 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 Excess Casualty Underwriter III 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 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

Strong verbal and written communication skills The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Excess Casualty Underwriter II is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. For the Excess Casualty Underwriter III is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. 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 - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Dallas, AM - Chicago, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Boston Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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