Zurich Schweiz betreut das Lebens- und Schadenversicherungsgeschäft der Zurich Insurance Group in der Schweiz. Als traditionsreiches Unternehmen mit starken Wurzeln in der Schweiz sind uns die Tugenden wie Präzision, Zuverlässigkeit und Sicherheit wichtig. Unser Kerngeschäft ist der Umgang mit Risiken. Ob Privatpersonen, KMU oder global tätige Firmen: Wir helfen unseren Kunden, ihre Risiken zu verstehen und schützen sie mit umfassenden Lösungen. Zurich gehört zu den grössten Versicherungsgesellschaften in der Schweiz. Weltweit ist die Zurich Insurance Group mit mehr als 55000 Mitarbeitenden in über 170 Ländern tätig.
Zurich Schweiz betreut das Lebens- und Schadenversicherungsgeschäft der Zurich Insurance Group in der Schweiz. Als traditionsreiches Unternehmen mit starken Wurzeln in der Schweiz sind uns die Tugenden wie Präzision, Zuverlässigkeit und Sicherheit wichtig. Unser Kerngeschäft ist der Umgang mit Risiken. Ob Privatpersonen, KMU oder global tätige Firmen: Wir helfen unseren Kunden, ihre Risiken zu verstehen und schützen sie mit umfassenden Lösungen. Zurich gehört zu den grössten Versicherungsgesellschaften in der Schweiz. Weltweit ist die Zurich Insurance Group mit mehr als 55000 Mitarbeitenden in über 170 Ländern tätig.
Zurich is currently looking for an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Management Liability. As we are expanding we are looking for candidates to work out of our following location: San Francisco! As a Management Liability Underwriter, you will be responsible for utilizing your sales/marketing, relationship building and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Lines Products (Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability and Crime Insurance) for private, nonprofit companies
This is a market facing position and we are looking for someone with a strong sales mindset who will proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, as well as identify growth opportunities. Building strong relationships with retail distributors (agents and brokers) and our customers in support of business retention and acquisition of new business is a key responsibility of this role. Identifying growth opportunities by determining our customer’s insurance needs and providing the right solutions will also be a critical responsibility of this position
Key Accountabilities of this role:
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations
Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
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-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose
This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or 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
Underwriting Specialist:
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
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:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship building skills
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The combined salary range for this position is $96,600.00 - $209,300.00. The proposed salary range for the is $96,600.00 - $158,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the is $127,800.00 - $209,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%
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Why Zurich?
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®
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