MARKET FACING TECHNOLOGY UNDERWRITER, MIDDLE MARKETS

pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich is seeking an experienced Middle Market Underwriter to join the team in our Technology Industry Practice!/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackThis is a growing team, with opportunities in Southern California! This position will be based out of one of our office locations: Los Angeles, Irvine or San Diego (remote). 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 and be in the office 2 days a week.brbrMiddle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem-solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) General Industries, Manufacturing, Financial Institutions, Technology, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs./span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAs a Mid-Senior/Senior Technology Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the Technology practice. As a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners within the Southern California region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackThis role will be filled at either the Mid-Senior or Senior 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.brbrResponsibilities include:/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackServing 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./span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackUsing a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackUsing risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackIdentifying gaps involved and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackDemonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackUnderwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal business/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackMarket facing and production within the growing Middle Markets division/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAdministering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackDeveloping and maintaining agency and broker relationships/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackWorking within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackMid-Senior Underwriter Basic Qualifications:/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#32363aHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. brOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#32363aHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#32363aZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#32363aZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrAND/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#32363aKnowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#32363aKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#32363aExperience with Microsoft Office/span/span/span/span/li/ulpbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:#32363aOR/spanbr /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:black Senior Underwriter Basic Qualifications:/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackPreferred Qualifications:/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackExisting broker relationships in the SoCal region/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackCyber and Eamp;O experience preferred/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackBachelor’s Degree/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackKnowledge of Middle Markets Property and Casualty Underwriting/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong negotiation skills/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong verbal and written communication skills/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating skills Demonstrates presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackKnowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/span/span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifCompensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, Click a href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits style=color:blue;text-decoration:underlinehere/a. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. bCandidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. /bThe salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Tspanspan style=color:#242424he combined salary range for this position is /span/spanspan style=color:black$90,000.00/span - span style=color:black$165,000.00./span spanspan style=color:#242424The starting salary range for the Mid-Senior /spanspan style=color:#1d2d3eMarket Facing Underwriter/spanspan style=color:#242424 is /span/spanspan style=color:black$90,000.00/span - span style=color:black$135,000.00/span spanspan style=color:#242424and for the Senior /span/spanspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eMarket Facing Underwriter/span/span spanspan style=color:#242424is /span/spanspan style=color:black$115,000.00/span - span style=color:black$165,000.00./span/span/span/pdiv/divpbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (a href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq target=_blankhttps://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq/a)./span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifA future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifNow 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 click a href=https://www.zurichna.com/careershere/a to learn more./span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs 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 /span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. /span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - Los Angeles, AM - Irvine, AM - San DiegobrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No  br brspan style=color:#ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-WL1 #LI-HYBRID /span/span/span/pp /pp /p