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 to hire an experienced Executive Underwriter to join our Wholesale Financial Lines team! This position is dedicated to the wholesale broker channel and presents a great opportunity to join our Public D&O team! We are open to candidates in New York City or Chicago
In this role, you will underwrite and perform financial analysis across public D&O risks. The position will have technical, transactional and market facing responsibilities; and it will also make contributions in the areas of product/proposition development, marketing, fulfillment, and portfolio management
Generating, underwriting and analyzing financial institution new and renewal policies
Market facing and production with wholesale brokers
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Managing a portfolio of accounts and developing a pipeline of business
Collaborating and cross selling with other stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich
Required 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 o r Market Facing area, OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Unde rwriting 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
Microsoft Office experience
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 pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $98,300 - $161,000, 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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