Executive Property Underwriter

Zurich Financial Services (www.zurich.com) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network that focuses its activities on its key markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1872, Zurich is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Through its offices in more than 50 countries, 57,000 Zurich employees serve clients in more than 120 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, small business (not offered in Canada), specialties and programs sectors.




Job ID: 10197



Posting Title: Executive Property Underwriter



Working Location: Chicago, IL



Employment Status: Full-Time




Job Summary:

Excellent opportunity for an Underwriting Property Specialist to join our team of industry professionals. This Home Office position, housed in the Chicago Loop, is the ideal position for someone who has made a name for themselves in the marketplace as a respected Property professional. Strong emphasis on revenue production.

Under broad management direction, underwrites and analyzes new and renewal business. Administers and monitors underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals. Works at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Markets companies' products and services through an agency plant or through the brokerage community. Develops/maintains most significant agency and /or broker relationships. Possesses a high and extensive level of technical knowledge and skills including product and industry. Will provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower level associates.



Job Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.

At least 8 years of middle market Property underwriting experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. In-depth knowledge of line/s of business as well as legal and regulatory guidelines.

Strong negotiation skills.

Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines.

Ability to effectively assess risk.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to function in a team environment.

Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.

PC literate.

Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.

Solid knowledge of processing methods and workflow procedures, and basic knowledge of insurance underwriting and regulations for assigned territories.

Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.

Must be able to function effectively in team environment.


We have the vision to provide the compensation, training and development opportunities to attract world class talent like you. An EEO/AA Employer, Zurich supports a diverse workforce.

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