Senior Underwriter Bond D+O

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: 11467



Posting Title: Senior Underwriter Bond D+O



Working Location: Baltimore, MD



Employment Status: Full-Time




Job Summary:

Under technical direction, underwrites and analyzes new and renewal business. Administers and monitors underwriting rules and guideline, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules. Works writing significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination. May provide guidance to lower level associates. Markets companies' products and services through an agency plant or through the brokerage community. Develops/maintains agency and /or broker relationships.



Job Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent

4 or more years of related experience.

1. Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. In-depth knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
4. Solid knowledge of processing methods and workflow procedures, and basic knowledge of insurance underwriting and regulations for assigned territories.
5. Strong negotiation skills.
6. Ability to effectively assess risk.
7. Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing, regulations and guidelines.
8. Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.9. Ability to multi-task.
10. Must be able to function effectively in team environment.
11. PC literate.


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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