Private Equity PC Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter (Middle Markets)

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
p style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=Zurich Middle Markets has achieved strongdouble-digit growth for four consecutive years/strong, and were just getting started. Our success is driven by talented, collaborative underwriting professionals who deeply understand the Middle Market landscape and the complex risks faced by todays Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies./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 continuing to invest in our strongPrivate Equity Pamp;C practice/strong and are seeking an strongUnderwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter/strong to join our team in strongNew York City/strong. This is a high-impact role for an experienced underwriter who thrives in a market-facing environment and is passionate about delivering thoughtful, end-to-end risk solutions./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=In this role, you will act as a strongtrusted advisor and customer advocate/strong, partnering closely with brokers and clients to understand unique exposures and deliver tailored insurance solutions that support long-term profitability and customer satisfaction./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=strongWhy Zurich Middle Markets?/strong/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=strong /strong/span/pulli style=span style=Industry-leading growth and momentum/span/lili style=span style=A collaborative, relationship-driven underwriting culture/span/lili style=span style=Exposure to a dynamic and growing Private Equity portfolio/span/lili style=span style=Strong internal partnerships across claims, risk engineering, finance, and actuarial/span/lili style=span style=Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility and balance/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=strongWhat You Can Expect in a Pamp;C Private Equity Underwriting Role at Zurich:/strong/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=strong /strong/span/pulli style=span style=Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with strongbroker partners and customers/strong across a broad range of industries/span/lili style=span style=Apply your strongPrivate Equity underwriting expertise/strong across risk assessment, exposure analysis, and pricing to build and manage a profitable book of new and renewal business/span/lili style=span style=Collaborate cross-functionally with strongclaims, finance, risk engineering, actuarial, and technical underwriting teams/strong to deliver comprehensive solutions/span/lili style=span style=Leverage your strongtechnical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills/strong to grow relationships with preferred distribution partners within your assigned territory/span/lili style=span style=Gain deep exposure to a strongfast-growing, innovative segment/strong of Middle Markets insurance/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 may be filled at either the strongUnderwriting Specialist/strong or strongExecutive Underwriter/strong level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the candidates experience, skill set, and alignment with the qualifications below./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%span style=strong /strong/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%span style=strongUnderwriting Specialist:/strong/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pulli style=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=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=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=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=line-height:107%span style=Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/lili style=line-height:107%span style=Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=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=strongExecutive Underwriter:/strong/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pulli style=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=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=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=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=line-height:107%span style=Knowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=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=strongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107% /pulli style=span style=Bachelors Degree/span/lili style=span style=Established relationships with strongPrivate Equity broker partners/strong/span/lili style=span style=Strong verbal and written communication skills/span/lili style=span style=Proficiency in Microsoft Office/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 $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 style= 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 brLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-AK1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID /span/pp /pp /p
Job ID: 522443862
Originally Posted on: 5/26/2026

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