Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Zurich E&S

Overview

Zurich is seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter – Zurich E&S to join our E&S team at our Atlanta, GA office. The position will be based out of our Atlanta office with 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 requires visibility in the marketplace to meet with agents and brokers and to work with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.

• Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.
• Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.
• Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Contributing to the development and completion of proposals.
• Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Making agent/broker/customer and on‑sight calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
• Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals.
• Cross‑selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
• Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
• Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
• Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience.
• Technical knowledge of Excess Underwriting with E&S.
• Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers).
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The combined salary range for this position is $75,800.00 – $. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,800.00 – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Zurich North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Location:

Atlanta

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No

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