Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Management Liability

About This Role

This role is responsible for underwriting new and renewal management liability business for private and nonprofit companies, utilizing sales, marketing, relationship building, and analytical skills. The position focuses on proactively seeking new opportunities, identifying growth areas, and building strong relationships with distributors and customers.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition
• Work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions
• 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
• Mentor team members

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area (for Underwriting Specialist) OR 5+ years for Executive Underwriter
• Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines (for Underwriting Specialist)
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business (for Underwriting Specialist)
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (minimum), Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area OR 6+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support, or equivalent with Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice program.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business (for Executive Underwriter)
• Experience working in a team environment (for Executive Underwriter)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits