Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist - Zurich E&S

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist to join their E&S team in Atlanta, GA. This role involves underwriting new and renewal business and developing strong relationships with agents and brokers to drive growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more 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
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

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