Senior Construction Casualty Underwriter
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Olathe
Posted on: March 5, 2025
Job Description:
What can go right when you can grow your career? Now is the time
to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to
share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can
grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading
global organization, we have over 150 years of experience, serve
more than 25 industries, and insure 90% of the Fortune 500 . Zurich
strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities so you
can reach your full potential and foster an environment where
voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity,
and our people feel a sense of belonging. With the support of
people like you, we are optimistic about leading the next evolution
of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future
for our people, our customers and the communities we serve. Do you
know someone who would be a great candidate for this opening?
Zurich North America has two separate and distinct talent referral
programs in the US. Please scroll to the bottom of this posting to
learn more and access the links to submit your talent referral. As
a Construction Casualty Underwriter, you will handle complex new
and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, Umbrella, and Worker's
Compensation. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will
enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and
marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred
Distribution Partners in St Louis or Overland Park, KS. This is an
exciting time to join Construction at Zurich! The Construction
Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:
- Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on
improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and
offering the best end to end solution for their insurance
needs.
- Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk
assessment and pricing
- Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed
decisions at point of sale
- Market facing and production within the growing Construction
division
- 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 Basic Qualifications: Construction Casualty Underwriter
III
- 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 Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- Technical knowledge of Commercial Casualty Underwriting
- Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) in
Mid-Atlantic Region
- Sales execution mindset
- Creative problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills As an insurance
company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033. As a condition of
employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related
health and safety protocols in place at that time ( ). A future
with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the
time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you
to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can
grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading
global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of
experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich
North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty
insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products
and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25
industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of
the Fortune 500 . Our growth strategy is not limited to our
business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career
development opportunities, and we foster an environment where
voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity,
and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next
evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter
future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we
serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package
for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive
compensation. Please click here to learn more. As a global company,
Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We
recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique
perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity
and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our
customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis
of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or
employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the
property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred
vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume
submission. Location(s): AM - Overland Park
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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