International Underwriter (Senior or AVP) - Military veterans preferred

2024-05-11
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Other

/yr

  full-time   part-time   employee   contract


Schiller Park
Illinois
United States

pspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eZurich is currently looking for an experienced International Underwriter (Mid or Senior) for our team in the Midwest Region to focus on Large Casualty International business We are open to hiring this new team member in Chicago, IL office. As a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal international accounts. This is a market facing position and you will be expected to be visible in the marketplace 25% of the time./span/span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eOur motto: One Carrier, One Solution, we are selling International and Domestic business together to provide a holistic solution to multinational customers./span/span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eThis role will be filled at the Senior or AVP level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. For the right candidate, we will provide relocation benefits for someone moving to the desired territory./span/span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eThe International Underwriter is responsible for:/span/span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eUnderwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eMarket facing and production within the International Large Casualty division /span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eAdministering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eDeveloping and maintaining agency and broker relationships in the Midwest Region/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eWorking within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eBasic Qualifications –Senior Underwriter - 6T:/span/span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./span/spanbrspanspan stylecolor:blackOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/spanbrspanspan stylecolor:blackOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting o r Market Facing area (ADD POP addendum)/span/spanbrspanspan stylecolor:blackOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrAND/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackExperience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackExperience working in a team environment/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eOR/span/span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackBasic Qualifications- AVP Underwriter- 7Tbr /span/span/span/span/pullispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan stylecolor:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspanspan stylecolor:blackOR /span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area /span/spanbrspanspan stylecolor:blackOR /span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area /span/spanbrspanspan stylecolor:blackOR /span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area /span/spanbrspanspan stylecolor:blackAND /span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:blackExperience with Microsoft Office/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3ePreferred Qualifications for both:/span/span/span/span/ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eBachelor’s Degree/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eStrong verbal and written communication skills/span/span/span/span/lilispan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan stylecolor:1d2d3eMicrosoft Office experience/span/span/span/span/li/uldiv/divpbrspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (a hrefhttps://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq target_blankhttps://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq/a)./span/span/pp /ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifA future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?/span/span/pp /ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifNow 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 a hrefhttps://www.zurichna.com/careershere/a to learn more./span/span/pp /ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs 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 /span/span/pp /ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich 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. /span/span/pp /ppspan stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - ChicagobrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No/span/span span stylefont-size:12.0pxspan stylefont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif br brspan stylecolor:ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: LI-AK1 LI-ASSOCIATE /span/span/span/pp /pp /p