Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - E&S Excess Casualty

Zurich E&S is seeking an experienced Excess Casualty Underwriter to join our E&S Excess Casualty team in our Dallas, Houston or Atlanta office. While this position will be based out of one of those locations, 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. In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.   

Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction! 

As an E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on a variety of accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market facing presence.

 
This role is responsible for:
 

• Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.


• Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.


• Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.


• Contributing to the development and completion of proposals.


• Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.


• Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.


• Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals.


• Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account.


• Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.


• Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.


• Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.

This role will be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Underwriting Specialist Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  OR


• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR


• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
  OR


• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  AND


• 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

 
OR

 
Executive Underwriter Required Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area 
  OR 


• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area 
  OR 


• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area 
  OR 


• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience 


• Technical knowledge of Excess Underwriting with E&S 


• Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers) 


• Creative problem-solving skills 


• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

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 apply—your 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 - $165,000.00. 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 $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so 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®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

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.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Atlanta, AM - Addison, AM - Houston
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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