Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter, Large Property

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • San Francisco, California
  • Full Time
p style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Zurich is seeking a Property Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter, Large Property for our National Accounts Large Property Underwriting team in our San Francisco or Los Angeles. While this position will be based out of a Zurich office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week.brbr/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=This role will be filled at either the Property Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicants experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position./span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=As a Property Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter, Large Property you will have a chance to use your marketing and analytical skills. Specifically, you will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, under general direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high level service to customers. This is a market facing position thus we are seeking someone with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of commercial property policies.brbrSome of the key accountabilities of this role include:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pul style=margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px type=discli style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations./span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Develop, maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business related needs, as appropriate./span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Support the organizations sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities./span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Qualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose./span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Basic Qualifications Underwriting Specialist, Large Property:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pulli style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.br/spanspan style=background-color:whiteOR/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabr/spanspan style=background-color:whiteOR/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabr/spanspan style=background-color:whiteOR/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or/spanbrspan style=background-color:whiteUnderwriting Support areabr/spanspan style=background-color:whiteAND/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteKnowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteExperience with Microsoft Office/span/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=OR/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Basic Qualifications - Executive Underwriter, Large Property:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pul style=margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px type=discli style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in commercial underwriting or brokerage or market facing areabrOR/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support areabrOR/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Knowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Experience working in a team environment/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Preferred Qualifications (Both levels):/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pul style=margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px type=discli style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Bachelors Degree /span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Technical knowledge of commercial Property Underwriting/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) in Western Region/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Sales execution mindset/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Creative problem solving skills/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0ptspan style=Strong verbal and written communication skills/span/li/uldiv/divp /ppspan style=Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to applyyour unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%./span/pp /ppspan style=We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a title= href= target=_selfhere/a.]/span/ppspan style=strong /strong/span/ppspan style=strongWhy Zurich?/strong/span/ppspan style=At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environmentso you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500./span/pp /ppspan style=Join us for a brighter futurefor yourself and our customers./span/pp /ppspan style=Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets./span/pp /ppspan style=Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033./span/ppspan style=strong /strong/span/ppspan style=strongPlease note:/strong Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal./span/pp /ppspan style=Location(s): AM - San Francisco, AM - Los AngelesbrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-BN1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID /span/span/pp /pp /p
Job ID: 521629108
Originally Posted on: 5/19/2026

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