Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- Domestic Casualty
- Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
- New York, New York
- Full Time
p style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=We are currently hiring a Domestic Casualty Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter to work in our New York City office. Your relationship building and problem-solving expertise will help us drivepositive impact with our customers, communities, and each other. You will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their insurance needs. /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=We are looking for someone with excellent market facing and technical skills that has experience working with brokers in the NY area. This position will be working with our National Accounts Casualty products managing a renewal book along with being responsible for bringing in new business./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=What you can expect in a National Accounts Casualty Underwriting Position at Zurich: /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of National Accounts Casualty business objectives /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=You will leverage your Casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business. /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=You will work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry. /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=You will be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners./span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=This role will be filled at either the Domestic Casualty 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 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=strongBasic Qualifications:/strong/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Underwriting Specialist:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=AND/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Experience with Microsoft Office/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=OR/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Executive Underwriter:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support are/spanbrspan style=AND/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Knowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Preferred Qualifications:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Bachelors Degree /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Expert technical knowledge of Casualty National Account Underwriting/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Established broker relationships (retail brokers) within the NY Metro area. /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Sales execution mindset/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Creative problem-solving skills/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%span 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 combined salary range for this position is $94,800.00 - $205,100.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $94,800.00 - $155,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $125,300.00 - $205,100.00, 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 - New YorkbrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-AK1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID /span/span/pp /pp /p
Job ID: 521707652
Originally Posted on: 5/19/2026
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