Property & Casualty Underwriting Specialist
Zurich NA, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Become a vital part of Zurich Middle Markets, a thriving team that has proudly achieved remarkable double-digit growth over the past four years. We are expanding our team and seeking a talented Property & Casualty Underwriter. Candidates from the greater Southern California area are encouraged to apply.
In this crucial role, you will be an advocate for our clients, enhancing their experience by understanding their unique risks and providing tailored solutions for their Property & Casualty insurance needs.
As a member of our Market Facing Underwriting team at Zurich, you can anticipate the following:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across various industries to meet business objectives.
Leverage your Property and Casualty underwriting expertise to assess risks, evaluate exposures, and price effectively, ensuring a profitable portfolio of new and renewal business.
Collaborate with diverse business units—such as claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting—to deepen your knowledge within this dynamic sector.
Utilize your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to strengthen relationships with preferred distribution partners in your region.
This role may be filled as either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. Basic Qualifications for Underwriting Specialist: A High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing roles.
A High School Diploma or equivalent and 6+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 1+ year in Underwriting or Market Facing roles.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
Knowledge of relevant lines of business and legal regulations.
Understanding of timelines for quotes on new and renewal business.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Basic Qualifications for Executive Underwriter: A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing roles.
A High School Diploma or equivalent and 10+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing roles.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience managing timelines for timely quotes on new and renewal business.
Able to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office.
Your compensation at Zurich will reflect your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair pay and may offer bonuses and merit increases. If your salary expectations exceed the stated range, we encourage you to apply; your unique experience is valuable to us. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with a 10% short-term incentive bonus. For the Executive Underwriter, the proposed range is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, also with a 15% short-term incentive bonus. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our employees and their families. Why Join Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experiences. We promote growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment to help shape the future of insurance. With over 150 years of expertise across more than 25 industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®, Zurich North America is a leader in risk management. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do 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 law. 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: Los Angeles or Irvine Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No EOE Disability / Veterans
Leverage your Property and Casualty underwriting expertise to assess risks, evaluate exposures, and price effectively, ensuring a profitable portfolio of new and renewal business.
Collaborate with diverse business units—such as claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting—to deepen your knowledge within this dynamic sector.
Utilize your technical underwriting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to strengthen relationships with preferred distribution partners in your region.
This role may be filled as either an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. Basic Qualifications for Underwriting Specialist: A High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing roles.
A High School Diploma or equivalent and 6+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 1+ year in Underwriting or Market Facing roles.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
Knowledge of relevant lines of business and legal regulations.
Understanding of timelines for quotes on new and renewal business.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Basic Qualifications for Executive Underwriter: A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing roles.
A High School Diploma or equivalent and 10+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing roles.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience managing timelines for timely quotes on new and renewal business.
Able to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office.
Your compensation at Zurich will reflect your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair pay and may offer bonuses and merit increases. If your salary expectations exceed the stated range, we encourage you to apply; your unique experience is valuable to us. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with a 10% short-term incentive bonus. For the Executive Underwriter, the proposed range is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, also with a 15% short-term incentive bonus. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our employees and their families. Why Join Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experiences. We promote growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment to help shape the future of insurance. With over 150 years of expertise across more than 25 industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®, Zurich North America is a leader in risk management. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do 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 law. 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: Los Angeles or Irvine Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No EOE Disability / Veterans