Energy/Onshore Property Underwriter (Level II or Senior Level III)
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Zurich is seeking an experienced Energy/Onshore Property Underwriter (Level II or Senior Level III) for our office in Houston. As an Energy/Onshore Property Underwriter (Level II or Senior Level III) you will handle complex new and renewal business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the region. Responsibilities: 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. Identifying gaps and aligning Zurich's products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs. Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor. Underwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal business. Market facing and production within the growing Property division. Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules. Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships. Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments. Basic Qualifications Level II: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines. Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business. Experience with Microsoft Office. Basic Qualifications Sr. Level III: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business. Experience working in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. Established broker relationships in the Houston region. Experience writing Energy Property (Oil & Gas, Power Gen). Strong negotiation skills. Strong retail broker relationships. Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating. Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines. Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility. CPCU or ARM a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr