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Energy Underwriter or Senior - Primary Casualty

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Zurich is currently looking to hire a Primary Casualty Energy Underwriter or Senior to join or our Energy team.

The primary Casualty Energy Underwriter will analyze and underwrite highly complex new and renewal business, under minimal direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework as a subject matter expert, ensuring a high-level service to customers. As a Senior Underwriter will serve as a leader and mentor to the team offering technical guidance on key coverage issues and forms. In this role you will handle Nationwide book of mining and energy business and will be tasked with building strong broker relationships.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs.

• Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing

• Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale

• Market facing and production within the Energy Casualty division

• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules

• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments

This role will be filled at either thePrimary Casualty Energy Underwriter IIor III level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications: Primary Casualty Energy Underwriter II

• 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 areaOR

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

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

OR

Basic Qualifications: Primary Casualty Eenergy Underwriter III

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

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

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• Technical knowledge of Commercial Casualty Underwriting

• Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) in the Houston Region

• Sales execution mindset

• Creative problem solving skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

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Location(s): AM - Houston

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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