Commercial Insurance Underwriter for Insurance Agency

Over the past five years, Zurich North America has built a world-class Middle Market operation that serves key industries across the U.We strive to assemble a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. We are looking to add to our South region team in Tennessee and hire an experienced underwriter.

In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Property & Casualty insurance needs.

You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives. You will leverage your Property and Casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business. You will work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry. This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. 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 areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaAND Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines Experience with Microsoft Office

Executive Underwriter Basic Qualifications:

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 areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areAND Knowledge of Microsoft Office Bachelors Degree Strong retail broker partnerships in the region Microsoft Office experience

We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $72,000.00 - $117,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $95,200.00 - $155,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does 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 applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

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