Tuesday, September 7, 2010

E&S Property Underwriter With Marketing III

We are currently looking for Sr. Level Excess & Surplus Underwriter for our Property Team (ZEST) unit. The E&S Underwriter should have 5+ years experience underwriting new and renewal excess and surplus property business. In this role, you will be responsible for various complex duties within the Excess & Surplus Property Team (ZEST) unit while working in a team environment. Your day-to-day duties will encompass a variety of the following activities:

• Underwrite and Analyze new and renewal excess and surplus property business
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manuals.
• Work at high authority limits on accounts utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination
• Market Zurich's Excess & Surplus lines property products and services or through the wholesale brokerage community.
• Develop/maintain relationships with wholesale brokers, either regionally or nationally to ensure production of profitable business.
• Possess a high and extensive level of technical knowledge and skills specific to property insurance and industry related practices.
• May provide technical guidance, assistance and training to lower level associates.

This role may be located in our New York City or Atlanta Zurich offices. For the right experience we may also consider other Zurich office locations


Bachelors Degree preferred.

5 -10 years of related excess & surplus property underwriting experience, including catastrophe perils (Earthquake, Flood, Windstorm).

In-depth knowledge of E&S property line of business and legal and regulatory guidelines.

Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, state regulations and guidelines.

Ability to effectively assess risk to determine acceptability and price according to Profit Center’s acceptable financial metrics.

Solid knowledge of processing methods and workflow procedures.

Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong negotiation skills.

Ability to function in a team environment. 

Location(s) NY - Manhattan

GA - Atlanta
Telecommute No
Employment Status Full-Time
Estimated Travel 10-25%

you can apply here : http://www.jobsearchusa.org/job.php?id=100457313

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