Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist, Construction Casualty (Virtual, TN, US)

Zurich Insurance
Tennessee
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 57,000 - 117,900 annuallyFunction: Insurance & ActuarialExperience: 1-6 yearsSkills: ["Underwriting","Relationship building","Sales","Customer service","Negotiation","Communication"]

The role focuses on underwriting Construction Casualty for Zurich’s Southeast region, combining analytical review with sales-oriented engagement. You will administer underwriting rules, build relationships with agents and brokers, support renewal and new business opportunities, and travel 15-20% to meet customers and distributors from Tennessee/Alabama markets, while working remotely.

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Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance
4 months ago

Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist, Construction Casualty (Virtual, TN, US)

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Job Summary

The role focuses on underwriting Construction Casualty for Zurich’s Southeast region, combining analytical review with sales-oriented engagement. You will administer underwriting rules, build relationships with agents and brokers, support renewal and new business opportunities, and travel 15-20% to meet customers and distributors from Tennessee/Alabama markets, while working remotely.
Location: Tennessee
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Insurance & Actuarial

Key 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, as appropriate.
  • •Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
  • •Support the organization’s sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
  • •Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 57,000 - 117,900 annually

Key Requirements

  • •High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1+ years of experience in the Insurance, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, Construction or Market Facing area.
  • •High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area (AND)
  • •Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
  • •Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
  • •Basic qualifications for Underwriter, Construction Casualty (for the entry level): High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1+ years of experience; for Underwriter Specialist, Construction Casualty: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3+ years of experience (or 6+ years in Claims/Underwriting Support)
  • •Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience:1-6 yearsInsuranceConstructionConstruction casualtyMarket facing
Skills:UnderwritingRelationship buildingSalesCustomer serviceNegotiationCommunication
Certifications:CRISCPCU

Company Brief

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations across multiple markets worldwide.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1872
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