UA Associate - Middle Markets

divh2UA Associate - Middle Markets/h2pZurich North America is currently hiring a UA Associate to join the MMC PC team! As a UA Associate, you will support and work closely with experienced Underwriters in the review and analysis of risks. You will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your research and analytical skills to effectively assess risk and grow your career. At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. This is a hybrid work position, however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American office locations: Seattle, WA. In this role you will be responsible for:/pulliReviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination./liliFollows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies./liliProvides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products./liliResponds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager./liliWorking collaboratively with assigned underwriters. Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills./li/ulpBasic Qualifications: Bachelors degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area AND Knowledge of data collection and analysis Microsoft Office experience Preferred Qualifications: Insurance industry knowledge Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry Strong verbal and written communication skills Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and coworkers Customer service experience Enjoys working with details and providing accurate data in a timely manner Self-directed to meet deadlines Multi-tasking skills 5% Travel Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to applyyour unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. For this position, the hourly is $23.80 - $38.94, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families./p/div