Underwriting Team Leader

Purpose:
Zurich Financial Services (www.zurich.com) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network that focuses its activities on its key markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1872, Zurich is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Through its offices in more than 50 countries, 57,000 Zurich employees serve clients in more than 120 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, small business (not offered in Canada), specialties and programs sectors.

Position ID: 10466

Position Title: Underwriting Team Leader

Travel Percentage: Minimum

Job Summary:
Manages an underwriting unit comprised of two or more professionals. Manages the selection/denial of new and renewal business. Administers and monitors underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals. Markets companies' products and services through an agency plant or through the brokerage community. Develops/maintains significant agency/or broker relationships. May underwrite most complex and/or largest risks. This position has clear and distinct accountability for business results.

Job Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent

7 or more years of related experience.

1. Advanced knowledge of line/s of business.
2. Ability to manage and build rapport with team.
3. Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills.
4. Must have an advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
5. Six months to one year of supervisory or management experience preferred.
6. PC literate.
7. Must have established Producer relationships.
8. Excellent negotiating skills.

We have the vision to provide the compensation, training and development opportunities to attract world class talent like you. An EEO/AA Employer, Zurich supports a diverse workforce.

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