Underwriting Specialist - Retail

Zurich Insurance
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 75,000 - 125,000 annuallyFunction: Insurance & ActuarialExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Relationship building","Teamwork","Attention to detail","Customer service"]

Responsible for managing a portfolio of franchised auto dealer accounts with accountability for risk selection, pricing, and overall profitability. Independently evaluates new business and renewal opportunities, assesses exposures and loss experience, and determines appropriate terms in line with underwriting guidelines. Partners with Sales, Operations and internal stakeholders to support growth, retention, and disciplined decision-making in a hybrid work environment.

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Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance
4 months ago

Underwriting Specialist - Retail

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Job Summary

Responsible for managing a portfolio of franchised auto dealer accounts with accountability for risk selection, pricing, and overall profitability. Independently evaluates new business and renewal opportunities, assesses exposures and loss experience, and determines appropriate terms in line with underwriting guidelines. Partners with Sales, Operations and internal stakeholders to support growth, retention, and disciplined decision-making in a hybrid work environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
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 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.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 75,000 - 125,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 1+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 4+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  • •Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
  • •Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
  • •Experience with Microsoft Office
  • •Ability to develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate
Experience:3+ yearsInsuranceUnderwritingRetailAuto dealers
Skills:CommunicationRelationship buildingTeamworkAttention to detailCustomer service

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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